adjective · informal
thoughtful
/ˈθɔːtfəl/THOUGHT·ful
showing careful consideration or attention; considerate and kind in thought or action.
Examples
“It was thoughtful of you to bring snacks for everyone during the study session.”
“A thoughtful policy considers both economic and environmental impacts.”
“His thoughtful comments improved the group's discussion.”
Band 8 sentence
“A thoughtful approach to urban planning balances residents' needs with environmental sustainability.”
Collocations
- thoughtful person
- thoughtful decision
- in a thoughtful way
Word family
Common mistakes
He is very thoughtful, he always says his opinion first.→He is very thoughtful; he always listens before giving his opinion.
She made a thoughtful answer quickly.→She gave a thoughtful answer after some thought.
Say it for a higher band
5kind→6considerate→7+thoughtful
Synonyms
considerate
reflective
Easily confused
considerate
“He is very considerate and always remembers to call his parents.”
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