thoughtful gesture
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3.9
- noun
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gesto considerado
- A stranger might not be receptive to your thoughtful gesture.
Examples
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Flowers are a thoughtful gesture for almost every occasion!
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Giving money to Bigo (while a wonderful and thoughtful gesture, of course) isn't getting money towards any soldiers, veterans, or musicians, for that matter.
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This is a very thoughtful gesture.
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I thought that was quite a thoughtful gesture, and ...
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We had just concluded our monthly meeting, and it seemed like a thoughtful gesture.
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This might be the kindest, most thoughtful gesture anyone has ever made on my behalf.
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So it's a kind word, a thoughtful gesture and passion and enthusiasm for everything you're doing.
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What a thoughtful gesture!
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I'd like to think this was a thoughtful gesture, but I can envision all too well what impaling the wrong person can do to one's reputation.
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Bringing her soup when she was sick was a thoughtful gesture that made her feel cared for.
Synonyms
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1.0
Friendly and generous actions that help or comfort other people
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1.9
Polite actions or words that show respect for other people
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3.2
Thoughtful care for other people's feelings and needs
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6.1
Kind feelings and actions that help other people
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2.1
A small helpful action someone does to make another person's day better
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2.9
Being kind and careful about other people's needs and feelings
Care for other people's needs and feelings
Antonyms
How Considerate
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase is transparently built from 'thoughtful' (considerate) and 'gesture' (an act or symbolic action), so its meaning as an action done with consideration is directly derivable from the constituents. This is a regular adjective+noun composition common across languages and follows standard English semantics, so a B1 learner who knows both words should understand it.
Etymology
The phrase thoughtful gesture paints a simple picture: a small gesture, like a note or bringing soup, that shows you were being thoughtful about someone. That's why it means 'an action done with care for others'.