Top synonyms for “thoughtful”: attentive, heedful, paying attention, serious-minded, attentiveness, bemused, brooding, broody, and 20 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)considerate of the feelings or well-being of others
- (adjective)taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention“heedful of the warnings”
- (adjective)having intellectual depth“a deeply thoughtful essay”
- (adjective)acting with or showing thought and good sense“a sensible young man”
- (adjective)exhibiting or characterized by careful thought“a thoughtful paper”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "thoughtful"?
Common synonyms for "thoughtful" include attentive, heedful, paying attention, serious-minded, attentiveness, bemused. Our thesaurus lists 28 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "thoughtful"?
Antonyms for "thoughtful" include thoughtless. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "thoughtful" mean?
considerate of the feelings or well-being of others
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