thoughtful
gb/θˈɔtfəl/ us/θˈɔtfəl/
B1
Anh
~ 4400
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adjective
B1
property
1
considerate and kind to others
Thinking about what other people need or feel, and being kind to them.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] is thoughtful
Lỗi thường gặp:
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.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
thoughtless (Describes someone who does not think about how their actions affect others.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
thoughtful gesture
|thoughtful gift
|thoughtful comment
|thoughtful friend
Chủ đề
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] looks thoughtful
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may overuse this meaning when they actually mean 'kind and considerate'. Context determines which meaning applies.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
absent-minded (Can mean distracted or not paying attention, opposite of focused deep thought.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
thoughtful expression
|thoughtful silence
|look thoughtful
Chủ đề
emotions
|cognition
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- She looks thoughtful today.
- He is quiet and thoughtful now.
- I saw a thoughtful man in the park.
- He was thoughtful after the movie.
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thoughtful
IPA
GB/θˈɔtfəl/
US/θˈɔtfəl/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
thought - ful (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (thought)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: thoughtful
Họ từ
Core family
Related words
thoughtfulness
noun
thinker
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
thoughtless
adjective B2
thoughtlessly
adverb
Cách diễn đạt
in a thoughtful manner
1/ˈɪn ə θˈɔtfəl mˈænɚ/
fixed phrase
with care or deep thought
Doing something carefully or while thinking deeply.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- It was thoughtful of you to bring flowers.
- It was thoughtful of you to help me with my bags.