thoughtful
gb/θˈɔtfəl/ us/θˈɔtfəl/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 4400
Maana
maana 0
adjective
B1
property
1
considerate and kind to others
Thinking about what other people need or feel, and being kind to them.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is thoughtful
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
thoughtless (Describes someone who does not think about how their actions affect others.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
thoughtful gesture
|thoughtful gift
|thoughtful comment
|thoughtful friend
Mada
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] looks thoughtful
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may overuse this meaning when they actually mean 'kind and considerate'. Context determines which meaning applies.
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
absent-minded (Can mean distracted or not paying attention, opposite of focused deep thought.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
thoughtful expression
|thoughtful silence
|look thoughtful
Mada
emotions
|cognition
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She looks thoughtful today.
- He is quiet and thoughtful now.
- I saw a thoughtful man in the park.
- He was thoughtful after the movie.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
thoughtful
IPA
GB/θˈɔtfəl/
US/θˈɔtfəl/
Silabi na mkazo
thought - ful (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (thought)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: thoughtful
Familia ya neno
Core family
Related words
thoughtfulness
noun
thinker
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
thoughtless
adjective B2
thoughtlessly
adverb
Semi
in a thoughtful manner
1/ˈɪn ə θˈɔtfəl mˈænɚ/
fixed phrase
with care or deep thought
Doing something carefully or while thinking deeply.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- It was thoughtful of you to bring flowers.
- It was thoughtful of you to help me with my bags.