considerately
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- adverb
- /kənˈsɪdərɪtli/
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consideradamente
- In the mild glow, Stern's eyes shone wet, and Paul, who had not minded showing his own tears, bent over his checkbook and turned considerately away.
Examples
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"She's okay," the young man announced considerately.
Fiction book (2000) -
Listen, I tried to remove you as gently, as considerately as possible, with the least amount of harm to all involved, but you forced my hand.
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Cows are killed more considerately than fish are.
Blog text (4) -
Ruth considerately began to glide in a wide, slow circle, head down so that he, too, could enjoy the sight.
Fiction book (1991) -
The better and sooner a child functions considerately in society, the sooner that child will learn that life is a give-and-take proposition, and that to get what he or she wants takes a little giving, a little consideration, and a little respect.
Blog text (2) -
Also, when Kevin's very old father died and considerately left a sizeable chunk to each of us, I invested my share in the store, so that now I am an equal partner.
Fiction book (1998) -
She always speaks considerately, making sure to address everyone's feelings.
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He considerately opened the door for the elderly woman.
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The manager considerately adjusted the meeting time to accommodate everyone's schedule.
Synonyms
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In a careful way that shows you pay attention before deciding
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In a way that shows care for other people's feelings and needs
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4.4
In a careful, kind way when talking to avoid hurting someone's feelings
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In a kind way that shows care for people who are suffering
In a thoughtful way that shows care for others
Antonyms
How Considerate
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Surface Forms
Morphology
considerately = considerate (transparent) = consider + ate + ly
The adjective 'considerate' (from 'consider' + '-ate') is a clear base, and adding '-ly' forms an adverb meaning 'in a considerate way'.
Etymology
Considerately comes from considerate, made from consider which means 'to think about', plus the ending -ly that turns it into a word showing how something is done. So, to act considerately is to carefully think of other people's feelings or needs before you do something.