All thoughtful synonyms
thoughtΒ·ful
T t adj thoughtful
- discreet β judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
- clear-sighted β If you describe someone as clear-sighted, you admire them because they are able to understand situations well and to make sensible judgments and decisions about them.
- contemplative β Someone who is contemplative thinks deeply, or is thinking in a serious and calm way.
- deliberative β A deliberative institution or procedure has the power or the right to make important decisions.
- decent β Decent is used to describe something which is considered to be of an acceptable standard or quality.
- heedful β taking heed; attentive; mindful; thoughtful; careful: She was always heedful of others' needs.
- gallant β brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt.
- inner-directed β guided by internalized values rather than external pressures.
- considerate β Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.
- earnest β serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous: an earnest worker.
- lovesome β inspiring love; lovely; lovable.
- attentive β If you are attentive, you are paying close attention to what is being said or done.
- in one's right mind β sane
- sapient β having or showing great wisdom or sound judgment.
- courteous β Someone who is courteous is polite and respectful to other people.
- generous β liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
adjective thoughtful
- openhearted β Frank and candid.
- wistful β characterized by melancholy; longing; yearning.
- acroamatic β relating to oral communication
- intellectual β appealing to or engaging the intellect: intellectual pursuits.
- lucubratory β Composed by candlelight, or at night.
- museful β deeply thoughtful; pensive.
- deliberate β If you do something that is deliberate, you planned or decided to do it beforehand, and so it happens on purpose rather than by chance.
- astucious β Subtle; cunning; astute.
- witting β knowing; aware; conscious.
- arrect β (of animals' ears) pricked up
- wise β having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
adv thoughtful
- discreetly β judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
- in detail β an individual or minute part; an item or particular.
- minutely β occurring every minute.
- gravely β Samuel L(ee), Jr. 1922β2004, U.S. naval officer: first black admiral.
- advisedly β If you say that you are using a word or expression advisedly, you mean that you have deliberately chosen to use it, even though it may sound unusual, wrong, or offensive, because it draws attention to what you are saying.
- gallantly β brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt.
- intellectually β appealing to or engaging the intellect: intellectual pursuits.
- considerately β showing kindly awareness or regard for another's feelings, circumstances, etc.: a very considerate critic.
- cut the comedy β to stop joking
- mentally β in or with the mind or intellect; intellectually.
- earnestly β serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous: an earnest worker.
- determinedly β resolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo.
- ardently β having, expressive of, or characterized by intense feeling; passionate; fervent: an ardent vow; ardent love.
- attentively β while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
- admiringly β displaying or feeling admiration: admiring looks.
- in earnest β If something is done or happens in earnest, it happens to a much greater extent and more seriously than before.
adverb thoughtful
- judiciously β using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic: judicious use of one's money.
- wistfully β characterized by melancholy; longing; yearning.
- down β from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position: to come down the ladder.
- accommodatingly β In an accommodating manner.
- warily β in a wary manner.
- deliberately β carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional: a deliberate lie.