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thoughtful

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UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈθɔːtfʊl/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈθɔtfəl/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(thôt′fəl)

Collocations for "thoughtful"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "thoughtful" in context.

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thoughtful

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. a thoughtful [person, child, son, daughter, husband, wife, lover]
  2. a thoughtful [nature, character, way, disposition]
  3. thoughtful [questions, comments, remarks]
  4. a thoughtful [article, essay, report, speech, presentation, campaign]
  5. thoughtful [analysis, examination, review, reflection] of
  6. gave the [matter, proposal, offer] thoughtful consideration
  7. engaged in thoughtful [debate, dialogue, conversation, discussion]
  8. [adopt, use, implement] a thoughtful approach (to)
  9. thoughtful attention was [paid, given, devoted] to
  10. [bought, gave] her a thoughtful [gift, present]
  11. what a thoughtful [gift, notion]!
  12. (thank you,) that was very thoughtful of you
  13. try to be more thoughtful
  14. is in a thoughtful mood
  15. is thoughtful about [how, where, what, who]
  16. is thoughtful of their [plight, safety, security]
  17. had a thoughtful [look, face, expression]
'thoughtful' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

🗣️Forum discussions with the word(s) "thoughtful" in the title:

(His) having seen/seeing so much in the war has made him more thoughtful - English Only forum
a slow, thoughtful sip of his coffee - English Only forum
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"As thoughtful as I" or "as thoughtful as I am"? - English Only forum
As thoughtful as this behavior appears - English Only forum
had the thoughtful name off it - English Only forum
How very thoughtful. - English Only forum
legs grew thoughtful - English Only forum
Pensive/thoughtful - English Only forum
Profound/deep/in-depth/thoughtful person - English Only forum
questions are not thoughtful, or simplistic - English Only forum
regard more thoughtful men as cookie-pushers - English Only forum
The arc...is what makes for an inspired and thoughtful literary adaptation - English Only forum
the taking of thoughtful pains are required - English Only forum
There is a thoughtful quality about swimming outside... - English Only forum
they are actually very kind, thoughtful and <want to make friends>. - English Only forum
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thoughtful and considerate - English Only forum
thoughtful attitude - English Only forum
Thoughtful making - English Only forum
thoughtful of you - English Only forum
Thoughtful plus past continuous - English Only forum
thoughtful present or thoughtful gift? - English Only forum
thoughtful questions - English Only forum
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