Synonyms for thoughtfully


Grammar : Adv
Spell : thawt-fuhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈθɔt fəl

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Définition of thoughtfully

Origin :
  • c.1200, "contemplative," from thought + -ful. Also in Middle English, "prudent; moody, anxious." Meaning "showing consideration for others" is from 1851 (cf. thoughtless.) Related: Thoughtfully; thoughtfulness.
  • As in kindly : adv with compassion
  • As in seriously : adv not humorously
  • As in earnestly : adv solemnly
  • As in lovingly : adv tenderly
  • As in mentally : adv rationally
  • As in obligingly : adv helpfully
  • As in pleasantly : adv courteously
  • As in carefully : adv cautiously; painstakingly
  • As in closely : adv approximately, carefully
  • As in advisedly : adv with due consideration
Example sentences :
  • "Perhaps it is as you say," said Captain Haley, thoughtfully.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Dirk surveyed her thoughtfully; he seemed to have no answer ready.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • "I'll have to try a different game with her," he said, thoughtfully.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Timmins thoughtfully scratched his head ere he came back to the charge.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • "Not likely since he's been recognized," said Warner, thoughtfully.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • "I am so anxious about her," resumed Mrs. Leslie, thoughtfully.
  • Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • "I think we should have regular market reports," she announced, thoughtfully.
  • Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington
  • "Sentiment hardly describes the case," said Cornish, thoughtfully.
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • "I'm sure he's a good boy," Mrs. Adams returned, thoughtfully.
  • Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington
  • "I didn't mean for him," her mother explained, thoughtfully.
  • Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington

Antonyms for thoughtfully

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