exhibiting or characterized by careful thought; a thoughtful paper'

taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention; heedful of the warnings; so heedful a writer; heedful of what they were doing

[ Syn: heedful , attentive , paying attention ]

having intellectual depth; a deeply thoughtful essay'

acting with or showing thought and good sense; a sensible young man

[ Syn: serious-minded ]

considerate of the feelings or well-being of others