Word parts thought + -ful Pronunciation (UK) IPA (key): /ˈθɔːtfʊl/ or /ˈθɔːtfəl/ (US) enPR: thôt’fəl, IPA (key): /ˈθɔtfəl/ Audio (US)(file) Adjective Positive thoughtful Comparative more thoughtful Superlative most thoughtful If someone is thoughtful, then he or she likes to think, or, is kind and caring towards others. Related words thought considerate