thoughtful

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English thoȝtful, thohtful, equivalent to thought +‎ -ful. Compare Dutch gedachtenvol, Swedish tankfull. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈθɔːtfl̩/ (General American) enPR: thôt’fl, IPA(key): /ˈθɔtfl̩/ (cot–caught merger) enPR: thät’fl, IPA(key): /ˈθɑtfl̩/ Hyphenation: thought‧ful === Adjective === thoughtful (comparative more thoughtful, superlative most thoughtful) Demonstrating thought or careful consideration. Synonyms: careful, contemplative, pensive, thoughty, ruminant Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others. Synonyms: thoughty, considerate, attentive, caring ==== Antonyms ==== thoughtless ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====