thoughtfully
gb/θˈɔtfəli/ us/θˈɔtfəli/
B2
Inglés
~ 5200
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
B2
property
1
in a considerate and caring way
In a kind and careful way that shows you think about what other people need or feel.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] [verb]s thoughtfully for [someone]
Error frecuente:
Learners often use "carefully" instead of "thoughtfully" in social situations. "Carefully" describes doing something with attention or without mistakes, while "thoughtfully" here means you are kind and consider other people’s needs.
Sinónimos
considerately (Focuses strongly on being careful not to upset or inconvenience others.)
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kindly (More emotional and warm; less emphasis on careful planning.)
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attentively (Emphasizes careful attention, not always specifically to other people's needs.)
Antónimos
thoughtlessly (Suggests acting without considering how others might feel or be affected.)
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selfishly (Stresses putting one’s own needs first and ignoring others.)
Colocaciones
thoughtfully chosen
|thoughtfully designed
|act thoughtfully
|plan thoughtfully
|respond thoughtfully
|treat [someone] thoughtfully
Temas
social
|daily_life
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She thoughtfully brought an extra jacket in case anyone was cold.
- The host had arranged the seating thoughtfully so that everyone would feel comfortable.
- He listened thoughtfully and offered to help her move house.
- The company thoughtfully provided free childcare during the conference.
- Our neighbors thoughtfully checked on us after the storm.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He thoughtfully opened the door for the old man.
- She thoughtfully made tea for her tired friend.
- The hotel staff acted thoughtfully during our stay.
- My sister thoughtfully called me to ask if I needed anything.
- They thoughtfully bought a small gift for every child.
adverb
C1
property
2
in a reflective, pensive way
In a way that shows you are thinking deeply and seriously about something.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] [verb]s thoughtfully about [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "thoughtfully" with "carefully" in this sense. "Carefully" focuses on avoiding mistakes, while "thoughtfully" means the person is thinking deeply or seriously. Also, some learners place it incorrectly: it usually comes before or after the main verb, as in "He answered thoughtfully" or "He thoughtfully answered."
Sinónimos
reflectively (Highlights looking back or thinking carefully about experiences or ideas.)
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pensively (Often suggests a slightly sad or dreamy mood while thinking.)
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contemplatively (Sounds more formal and emphasizes slow, serious thought.)
Antónimos
absentmindedly (Describes acting without paying attention or really thinking about what you are doing.)
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impulsively (Suggests acting quickly without careful thought.)
Colocaciones
pause thoughtfully
|stare thoughtfully
|look thoughtfully at
|answer thoughtfully
|respond thoughtfully
|consider thoughtfully
Temas
emotions
|thinking
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He stared thoughtfully out of the window, weighing his options.
- Maya nodded thoughtfully before giving her opinion.
- The professor listened thoughtfully and then asked a difficult question.
- She chewed her lip thoughtfully as she read the contract.
- They walked silently and thoughtfully along the river, each lost in their own ideas.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He looked thoughtfully at the map.
- She sat quietly and thought thoughtfully about her future.
- The manager answered the question thoughtfully.
- I paused thoughtfully before I spoke.
- They listened thoughtfully to the long story.
adverb
C1
property
3
with careful planning and detail
In a way that shows something was planned very carefully, with attention to details and results.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is thoughtfully [designed/organized/prepared]
Error frecuente:
Learners often use only "carefully" for this idea and miss the nuance that "thoughtfully" suggests long, serious planning and attention to many details, often including the user or reader experience.
Sinónimos
carefully (Very general; does not always suggest long planning or awareness of many details.)
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deliberately (Emphasizes that something is done on purpose, but not always with detailed planning.)
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strategically (Focuses on long-term goals or advantage, often in business or competition.)
Antónimos
hastily (Shows that something was done too quickly, without enough planning.)
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sloppily (Suggests careless work with poor attention to detail.)
Colocaciones
thoughtfully designed
|thoughtfully organized
|thoughtfully structured
|thoughtfully prepared
|thoughtfully written
Temas
planning
|design
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The app is thoughtfully designed, making it easy for new users to learn.
- The museum is thoughtfully organized so visitors can follow the history step by step.
- Her presentation was thoughtfully structured, moving from simple ideas to complex ones.
- The menu is thoughtfully prepared to include options for people with allergies.
- The report was thoughtfully written, clearly explaining both the risks and benefits.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The new park is thoughtfully designed for children and older people.
- This book is thoughtfully organized into short, clear chapters.
- Our teacher thoughtfully prepared the lesson with many good examples.
- The website is thoughtfully made, so you can find information quickly.
- Their house is thoughtfully planned with many small helpful details.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
thoughtfully
AFI
GB/θˈɔtfəli/
US/θˈɔtfəli/
Sílabas y acento
thought - fully (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (thought)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: thoughtfully
- Plural: thoughtfullies
Familia de palabras
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