thoughtful

Everyday

1. A thoughtful person thinks about what other people need or feel and is kind to them. tree →
2. Thoughtful means thinking quietly and seriously about something. tree →
3. A thoughtful piece of work or answer shows careful thinking. tree →

In the lessons

In kindness and friendship lessons, a thoughtful act is like helping someone who is sad or remembering a friend's birthday present. In reading, a character looks thoughtful when they are thinking hard. Teachers praise «a thoughtful answer». Phrases: «a thoughtful gift», «how thoughtful of you».

Examples

• It was thoughtful of you to bring me flowers. tree →
• She is always thoughtful and kind to new pupils. tree →
• He looked thoughtful as he read the letter. tree →
• Thank you for such a thoughtful present. tree →
• That was a thoughtful answer to a hard question. tree →
• Be thoughtful: hold the door for the person behind you. tree →
• The class wrote thoughtful cards for the nurse. tree →
• How thoughtful and kind everybody is to me! tree →

Note

Adjective: thought + -ful (one l). Opposite: «thoughtless» (not thinking of others). Adverb: «thoughtfully». Spelling: «ough» as in «thought», said «THAWT-ful».