thoughtful
gb/θˈɔtfəl/ us/θˈɔtfəl/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 4400
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
B1
property
1
considerate and kind to others
Thinking about what other people need or feel, and being kind to them.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is thoughtful
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'thoughtful' with 'full of thoughts' in all contexts. In everyday English, it often means caring for others, not just thinking a lot.
Συνώνυμα
considerate (Very close in meaning; focuses on awareness and respect for others' feelings.)
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kind (Broader term that can include general goodness, not only awareness of others.)
Αντώνυμα
thoughtless (Describes someone who does not think about how their actions affect others.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
thoughtful gesture
|thoughtful gift
|thoughtful comment
|thoughtful friend
Θέματα
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She gave me a thoughtful gift for my birthday.
- It was thoughtful of you to call when I was sick.
- He is always thoughtful towards his coworkers.
- That was a very thoughtful gesture.
- They sent a thoughtful note after the meeting.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He is a thoughtful man.
- It was thoughtful to help her.
- She gave him a thoughtful card.
- My friend is very thoughtful.
- You are a thoughtful person.
adjective
B2
state
2
lost in serious thought
Thinking a lot about something, often seriously or quietly.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] looks thoughtful
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may overuse this meaning when they actually mean 'kind and considerate'. Context determines which meaning applies.
Συνώνυμα
pensive (Slightly more formal; suggests quiet, deep, and sometimes sad thinking.)
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reflective (Focuses on thinking carefully about past events or ideas.)
Αντώνυμα
absent-minded (Can mean distracted or not paying attention, opposite of focused deep thought.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
thoughtful expression
|thoughtful silence
|look thoughtful
Θέματα
emotions
|cognition
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- He sat by the window with a thoughtful look on his face.
- After hearing the news, she became quiet and thoughtful.
- The teacher paused, looking thoughtful before answering.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- She looks thoughtful today.
- He is quiet and thoughtful now.
- I saw a thoughtful man in the park.
- He was thoughtful after the movie.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
thoughtful
IPA
GB/θˈɔtfəl/
US/θˈɔtfəl/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
thought - ful (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (thought)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: thoughtful
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
Related words
thoughtfulness
noun
thinker
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
thoughtless
adjective B2
thoughtlessly
adverb
Εκφράσεις
in a thoughtful manner
1/ˈɪn ə θˈɔtfəl mˈænɚ/
fixed phrase
with care or deep thought
Doing something carefully or while thinking deeply.
Παραδείγματα
- She answered the question in a thoughtful manner.
- He approached the problem in a thoughtful manner.
it was thoughtful of you
1/ˈɪt wəz θˈɔtfəl əv jˈu/
fixed phrase
recognizing someone's kindness or care
A polite way to say that someone's action was kind or caring.
Παραδείγματα
- It was thoughtful of you to bring flowers.
- It was thoughtful of you to help me with my bags.