thoughtfully

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English

Etymology

thoughtful +‎ -ly

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈθɔːtfʊli/, /ˈθɔːtfəli/, /ˈθɔːtfli/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GA" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. enPR: thôt’fəl-lē, IPA(key): /ˈθɔtfəli/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "cot-caught" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. enPR: thät’fəl-lē, IPA(key): /ˈθɑtfəli/
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Adverb

thoughtfully (comparative more thoughtfully, superlative most thoughtfully)

  1. In a thoughtful or pensive manner.
    • 1934, Agatha Christie, chapter 4, in Murder on the Orient Express, London: HarperCollins, published 2017, page 105:
      'That button, it suggests possibilities,' said Poirot thoughtfully.
  2. In a way that shows kindness or consideration for others.
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