Thoughtfully

adv. [f. prec. + -LY².] In a thoughtful manner; with thought or consideration; meditatively, musingly; reflectively; considerately, kindly.

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1611. Cotgr., Songneusement, carefully, thoughtfully.

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1746. Francis, trans. Horace, Epist., I. xviii. 163. The Modest oft too dark appear, The Silent thoughtfully severe.

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1860. Tyndall, Glac., II. App. 431. Right or wrong, a theory thus thoughtfully uttered has its value.

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1885. S. H. Preston, in Law Times, LXXIX. 335/1. Many of the persons entitled could not be traced … so the company very thoughtfully issued advertisements.

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