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
Etymologies
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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.
Hero Of Dreams Lumley, Brian 1986
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"A gun-man," said Boolba thoughtfully, and he used the English word with some awkwardness.
The Book of All-Power Edgar Wallace 1903
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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.
The Tinted Venus A Farcical Romance F. Anstey 1895
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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.
The Twins of Table Mountain Bret Harte 1869
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Grave and deliberate in all his actions, his smile was exquisitely sweet, and his expression thoughtfully gentle.
Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution Emily Sarah Holt 1864
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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.
Scents & Sensibility 2007
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Even consumption — that overindulged American pastime — can help, if engaged in thoughtfully.
Scents & Sensibility 2007
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