THOUGHTFUL Synonyms: 158 Similar and Opposite Words

thoughtful

adjective

ˈthȯt-fəl

Definition of thoughtful

as in attentive

given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others a thoughtful offer to watch the neighbors' children on moving day a thoughtful manager who understands that people's families should be more important than their jobs

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as in deliberate

decided on as a result of careful thought a thoughtful argument for military action

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as in reflective

given to or marked by long, quiet thinking was a quiet and thoughtful child who rarely spoke but when he did, he almost always had something worthwhile to say

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Recent Examples of thoughtful The Jim Casey of official legend was a wise and thoughtful leader who rarely, if ever, made a mistake. — Marc Levinson, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026 The tale is energized by the thoughtful performances of Hanns Zischler, as Mann, and Sandra Hüller, as the author’s daughter Erika, who accompanies him while reviving conflicts from her own past. — Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026 Founded by Kate Nixon in 2015, the brand has become known for its romantic sleepwear, feminine lace lingerie and thoughtful white bridal intimates collections. — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 There were all considered thoughtful reasons why everything in the film is in the film. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thoughtful

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtful

Adjective

Staff are attentive and helpful without being overly formal, delivering the high standards of a larger hotel with the personal touch of a boutique property.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
The Hollywood jet-set (who weren’t already flying private) loved the separate terminal two miles from the airfield with its secluded suites, attentive staff, and the ability to completely bypass LAX’s chaotic check-in and security.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of attentive

Adjective

New consumer research suggests the shift is more deliberate, and more compatible with luxury growth, than early coverage implied.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Stop motion is such a deliberate practice, where every wrinkle is quite literally sculpted.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of deliberate

Adjective

Community members' opposition to data center development in Memphis is reflective of the broader attitude across America in recent months.

— Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
José Antonio Bañuelos-Díaz, 42, a Mexican national and West Adams resident, appeared in court wearing a reflective vest with the name of a landscaping company, blue jeans and boots with the American flag on them.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of reflective

Adjective

Shapira paints a picture of a kinder, gentler war, where technology takes soldiers away from the trenches and from the tanks, to a chair behind a screen.

— Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 21 Oct. 2026
Five days after Bela Bajaria was fired as Netflix‘s Chief Content Officer and replaced by Peter Rice, Ted Sarandos had nothing but kind words for his former loyal lieutenant, kinda.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of kind

Adjective

Food and drink Food across the resort’s various restaurants is Greek and local but with a considered twist.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
And Moke was no longer a considered tropical cyclone after skirting Hawaii as a tropical storm, the center said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of considered

Adjective

The brothers are looking for a caring and supportive family that can provide a safe, stable and consistent home.

— The Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Weird things happen in three or four games throughout the regular season all the time, without anyone noticing or caring.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of caring

Adjective

But that won’t keep them from trying, and when people’s passions are aroused, and emotions crowd out reasoned thought, anything can happen.

— Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 21 Oct. 2026
In layman’s terms, critical thinking is the ability to think independently by questioning claims, weighing evidence, and making reasoned judgments.

— Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026