Word: thoughtful

Associations

Thoughtful means being considerate and showing care for others. It can also refer to the act of thinking deeply about something.

• A thoughtful gift. This means a gift that shows you understand the recipient's needs or preferences.
• She made a thoughtful comment during the meeting. This implies that her comment was well-considered and added value to the discussion.
• He is a thoughtful person who often helps his friends. This suggests that he regularly shows kindness and consideration for others.

The synonym "considerate" is very similar, but "thoughtful" emphasizes the depth of thinking and reflection behind the action, while "considerate" focuses more on being polite and kind.

Substitution

You can use other words like "caring," "reflective," or "pensive" depending on the context.

• Instead of "thoughtful gift," you might say "caring gift," which might imply a more emotional connection, but less thought.
• Instead of "thoughtful comment," you could say "reflective comment," which would emphasize the depth of thought more than the consideration for others.
• Using "pensive" replaces it with a focus on deep thought, often with a hint of sadness, rather than consideration for others.