thoughtful meaning and definition

THOUGHTFUL adjective

Definition of thoughtful (adjective)

1. having intellectual depth
   • "a deeply thoughtful essay"
2. exhibiting or characterized by careful thought
   • "a thoughtful paper"
   • antonym: thoughtless
3. acting with or showing thought and good sense
   • "a sensible young man"
   • synonyms: serious-minded
4. taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention
   • "heedful of the warnings"; "so heedful a writer"; "heedful of what they were doing"
   • synonyms: attentive, heedful, paying attention
   • antonym: heedless
5. considerate of the feelings or well-being of others