thoughtful
gb/θˈɔtfəl/ us/θˈɔtfəl/
B1
Engels
~ 4400
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
adjective
B1
property
1
considerate and kind to others
Thinking about what other people need or feel, and being kind to them.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] is thoughtful
Veelgemaakte fout:
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.
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
thoughtless (Describes someone who does not think about how their actions affect others.)
Woordcombinaties
thoughtful gesture
|thoughtful gift
|thoughtful comment
|thoughtful friend
Thema's
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] looks thoughtful
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may overuse this meaning when they actually mean 'kind and considerate'. Context determines which meaning applies.
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
absent-minded (Can mean distracted or not paying attention, opposite of focused deep thought.)
Woordcombinaties
thoughtful expression
|thoughtful silence
|look thoughtful
Thema's
emotions
|cognition
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- She looks thoughtful today.
- He is quiet and thoughtful now.
- I saw a thoughtful man in the park.
- He was thoughtful after the movie.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
thoughtful
IPA
GB/θˈɔtfəl/
US/θˈɔtfəl/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
thought - ful (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (thought)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: thoughtful
Woordfamilie
Core family
Related words
thoughtfulness
noun
thinker
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
thoughtless
adjective B2
thoughtlessly
adverb
Uitdrukkingen
in a thoughtful manner
1/ˈɪn ə θˈɔtfəl mˈænɚ/
fixed phrase
with care or deep thought
Doing something carefully or while thinking deeply.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- It was thoughtful of you to bring flowers.
- It was thoughtful of you to help me with my bags.