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[ adjective ] having intellectual depth
Examples "a deeply thoughtful essay" Used in print (Newton Stallknecht, "Ideas and Literature," in Newton S...)The term idea refers to our more reflective or thoughtful consciousness as_opposed_to the immediacies of sensuous or emotional experience . (87th Congress, 1st Session. Congressional Record....)Yesterday , I had the privilege of reading a thoughtful article in the U._S._News_+_World_Report of May 8 which discussed this type of action in more detail , including both its advantages and its disadvantages . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] exhibiting or characterized by careful thought
Examples "a thoughtful paper" |
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[ adjective ] acting with or showing thought and good sense
Synonyms Examples "a sensible young man" Used in print (The Rev. John A. O'Brien, "Let's Take Birth Control...)One is the primary purpose for which marriage exists , namely , the continuance of the race through the gift and heritage of children ; the other is the paramount importance in married life of deliberate and thoughtful self-control '' . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention
Examples "heedful of the warnings" "so heedful a writer" "heedful of what they were doing" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] showing consideration and anticipation of needs
Synonyms Examples "it was thoughtful of you to bring flowers" "a neighbor showed thoughtful attention" Related terms |
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