Serious vs. Thoughtful — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Serious and Thoughtful
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Serious
Thoughtful, somber, or grave in manner
He became serious when he was asked about the economy.
Thoughtful
Given to careful thought; reflective
Every thoughtful person should read the article.
Serious
Not joking or trifling
I was serious when I said I liked your haircut.
Thoughtful
Engrossed in thought
She was thoughtful the whole way home on the bus.
Serious
Deeply interested or involved
A serious golfer.
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Thoughtful
Exhibiting or characterized by careful thought
A thoughtful essay.
Serious
Meriting great concern
A serious illness.
A serious mistake.
Thoughtful
Having or showing heed for the well-being or happiness of others and a propensity for anticipating their needs or wishes.
Serious
Performed with careful thought
A serious effort to reform tax policy.
Thoughtful
Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.
Most thoughtful people eventually solve the puzzle.
Serious
Pertaining to important rather than trivial matters
A serious discussion.
Thoughtful
Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others.
Preparing dinner is a thoughtful gesture for a new mother.
Serious
Sincerely meant
Mistook a sarcastic comment for a serious question.
Thoughtful
Full of thought; employed in meditation; contemplative; as, a man of thoughtful mind.
War, horrid war, your thoughtful walks invades.
Serious
Intended for sophisticated people
Serious music.
Thoughtful
Attentive; careful; exercising the judgment; having the mind directed to an object; as, thoughtful of gain; thoughtful in seeking truth.
Serious
(Informal) Of considerable size or scope; substantial
A serious amount of money.
Thoughtful
Anxious; solicitous; concerned.
Around her crowd distrust, and doubt, and fear,And thoughtful foresight, and tormenting care.
Serious
Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition
It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily.
Thoughtful
Having intellectual depth;
A deeply thoughtful essay
Serious
Important; weighty; not insignificant
This is a serious problem. We'll need our best experts.
Thoughtful
Exhibiting or characterized by careful thought;
A thoughtful paper
Serious
Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving
After all these years, we're finally getting serious attention.
He says he wants to buy the team, but is he serious?
Thoughtful
Acting with or showing thought and good sense;
A sensible young man
Serious
(of a relationship) Committed.
Thoughtful
Taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention;
Heedful of the warnings
So heedful a writer
Heedful of what they were doing
Serious
In a serious manner; seriously.
Thoughtful
Showing consideration and anticipation of needs;
It was thoughtful of you to bring flowers
A neighbor showed thoughtful attention
Serious
Grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn; not light, gay, or volatile.
He is always serious, yet there is about his manner a graceful ease.
Serious
Really intending what is said; being in earnest; not jesting or deceiving.
Serious
Important; weighty; not trifling; grave.
The holy Scriptures bring to our ears the most serious things in the world.
Serious
Hence, giving rise to apprehension; attended with danger; as, a serious injury.
Serious
Concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities;
A serious student of history
A serious attempt to learn to ski
Gave me a serious look
A serious young man
Are you serious or joking?
Don't be so serious!
Serious
Of great consequence;
Marriage is a serious matter
Serious
Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm;
A dangerous operation
A grave situation
A grave illness
Grievous bodily harm
A serious wound
A serious turn of events
A severe case of pneumonia
A life-threatening disease
Serious
Appealing to the mind;
Good music
A serious book
Serious
Completely lacking in playfulness
Serious
Requiring effort or concentration; complex and not easy to answer or solve;
Raised serious objections to the proposal
The plan has a serious flaw
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