thoughtfully

thoughtfully

English

Etymology

thoughtful +‎ -ly

Pronunciation

• enPR: thôt’fl-lĭ, IPA^(key): /ˈθɔt.f(ə)l.li/

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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.