Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a thoughtful or considerate manner; with thought or solicitude.
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- adverb In a
thoughtful manner.
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- adverb in a thoughtful manner
- adverb showing consideration and thoughtfulness
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Examples
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He rubbed his chin thoughtfully as he leaned over the board.
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He rubbed his chin thoughtfully as he leaned over the board.
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"Exhilarating," Eldin repeated the word thoughtfully, a little worriedly.
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"A gun-man," said Boolba thoughtfully, and he used the English word with some awkwardness.
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She repeated the word thoughtfully, though she did not seem to quite comprehend it; and indeed it is likely enough that, however intelligible she was to Leander, the understanding was far from being entirely reciprocal.
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But the little maid, whose dress and manner certainly did not betray an habitual disregard of gifts of this kind, looked at the coin thoughtfully, but not regretfully.
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Grave and deliberate in all his actions, his smile was exquisitely sweet, and his expression thoughtfully gentle.
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You should consider the name thoughtfully, and then take the right steps up front to protect your name and identity.
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Even consumption — that overindulged American pastime — can help, if engaged in thoughtfully.
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Even consumption — that overindulged American pastime — can help, if engaged in thoughtfully.
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