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thoughtfully

thoughtfully

43 3.7
In a careful way that shows you pay attention before deciding
  • adverb
  • /ˈθɔtˌfʊlɪ/
translation icon : detenidamente
  • He answered the question thoughtfully, weighing each option before giving his response.
  • consider thoughtfully
  • respond thoughtfully
  • plan thoughtfully

So it's, and it was very thoughtfully designed that way.

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Examples

  • Finally, materials, music, and resources should be selected thoughtfully and with students' cultures in mind.

    Academic text (2013)
  • I urge you to deliberate thoughtfully and honestly.

  • And so all of us as a, as a team, would very thoughtfully discuss how we were going to deal with this.

  • And you have to think thoughtfully, what am I doing and what are they seeing?

  • Do your own thing, but thoughtfully, not based on emotions.

  • The questions posed by the participants indicated that they were thinking thoughtfully about the items.

    Academic text (2008)
  • I was deeply touched by this gift, so lovingly and thoughtfully constructed.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Please, enjoy these refreshments that I've thoughtfully laid out for you.

  • We can insist that these lists contain thoughtfully selected, varied, and developmentally appropriate resources.

    Academic text (2006)
  • The Worksheet Creator feature in Sibelius 6 is extensive and thoughtfully developed.

    Academic text (2012)

Synonyms

carefully
vsthoughtfully
978 1.0

In a way that shows attention and caution to avoid mistakes or harm

emphasizes deliberate thought rather than only avoiding errors
deliberately
vsthoughtfully
320 3.7

To do something on purpose and with care

involves general careful thought without necessary intent
soberly
vsthoughtfully
8 4.2

In a serious, calm way that does not show excitement

means careful thought but not always serious tone
judiciously
vsthoughtfully
7 6.5

In a careful, thoughtful way that makes good choices

emphasizes general careful thought rather than specific judgment
conscientiously
vsthoughtfully
5 5.4

To do something carefully because you feel responsible

means general careful thought rather than duty-focused effort
advisedly
vsthoughtfully
  • Formal
3 7.4

In a careful way after thinking about what might happen

adds general careful thought rather than emphasizing intent
sagely
vsthoughtfully
3 6.3

In a wise and thoughtful way

is general careful thought without necessarily adding wisdom
reflectively
vsthoughtfully
3 4.8

In a way that shows careful thought before speaking or acting

is the same meaning but expressed in a different adverb form
mindfully
vsthoughtfully
2 3.9

Carefully and with full attention to what you do

adds general careful thought rather than focused awareness
meditatively
vsthoughtfully
1 5.7

In a quiet, thoughtful way while you think about something

is more general careful thought rather than deep quiet reflection
contemplatively
vsthoughtfully
1 6.8

In a quiet, thoughtful way

focuses on general careful thought rather than deep quiet thinking
insightfully
vsthoughtfully
1 4.8

In a way that shows deep understanding of a subject or situation

involves careful thought rather than deep, expert insight
considerately
vsthoughtfully
1 3.0

In a way that shows care for other people's feelings and needs

focuses on general careful thought rather than only others' needs
consideringly
vsthoughtfully
5.8

In a thoughtful way that shows care for others

focuses on general careful thought rather than others' needs
measuredly
vsthoughtfully
6.6

In a careful, slow way without hurry

focuses on careful thought in general rather than slow pacing

Antonyms

20 1.0

In a way that you do something without thinking or paying attention

Without thinking carefully or caring about others

How Thoughtful

meticulously
32 8.3
thoughtfully
43 3.7
carefully
978 1.0
casually
103 2.5

Surface Forms

thoughtfully positive

Morphology

thoughtfully = thoughtful (transparent) = thought + ful + ly

The adverb is formed by adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'thoughtful', which itself is transparently 'thought' + '-ful'.

Etymology

Thoughtfully comes from the noun thought (from the verb think) plus the endings -ful meaning 'full of' and -ly to make an adverb. So, thoughtfully literally means 'full of thought' and is used when someone acts with care and attention.