THOUGHT'FUL, adjective Full of thought; contemplative; employed in meditation; as a man of thoughtful mind. 1. Attentive; careful; having the mind directed to an object; as thoughtful of gain. 2. Promoting serious thought; favorable to musing or meditation. War, horrid war, your thoughtful walks invades. 3. Anxious; solicitous. Around her crowd distrust and doubt and fear, And thoughtful foresight, and tormenting care.
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