1
a
: absorbed in thought : meditative
b
: characterized by careful reasoned thinking
a thoughtful essay
thoughtfulness
noun
Examples of thoughtful in a Sentence
She looked at me with a thoughtful expression.
He looked thoughtful for a moment.
Her husband is always thoughtful.
That's very thoughtful of you.
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4 July 2026
Those are important questions, and thoughtful lawyers will continue to disagree about the proper answers.
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Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
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Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Share a clear stance in a meeting, because your words may invite thoughtful dialogue and widen your map.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2026
Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.
—
Bridget Borgobello
july 03,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
Those are important questions, and thoughtful lawyers will continue to disagree about the proper answers.
—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for thoughtful
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“Thoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thoughtful. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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