thoughtfully
adv/ˈθɔːtfʊli/UK/ˈθɔtfəli/US/ˈθɑtfəli/
Etymology
From thoughtful + -ly.
- inherited from thoȝtful
Definitions
In a thoughtful or pensive manner.
- I opened my eyes, and the first thing they fell on was the venerable countenance of our old friend Billali, who was seated by the side of the improvised bed upon which I was sleeping, and thoughtfully stroking his long beard.
- 'That button, it suggests possibilities,' said Poirot thoughtfully.
In a way that shows kindness or consideration for others.
- 'You left your hat in the gorse, sir,' said Parkinson thoughtfully. 'I will get it while you are engaged.'
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Vish — recursive loop
No curated loop yet for thoughtfully. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA