1 (pensively) [+look, nod, smile] pensativamente; con aire pensativo Parker nodded his head thoughtfully and then [looked] at his watch Holmes [looked] at me thoughtfully and shook his head "Oh yes," he murmured, staring thoughtfully into the fire Angus regarded her thoughtfully Andrew [nodded] thoughtfully. A very disturbing idea had just occurred to him
"I see," said Holmes thoughtfully —ya veo —dijo Holmes (con aire) pensativo
2 (considerately) she very thoughtfully left out some food for us tuvo el detalle de dejarnos algo de comida; land mines which the enemy had thoughtfully left behind minas terrestres que el enemigo había ido plantando con todo el cariño a su paso (ironic)
Porsche has thoughtfully provided a sixth gear
3 (intelligently) [+designed, constructed, produced] cuidadosamente; con esmero when thoughtfully placed, potted plants can transform a room ...a selection of papers, all broadsheets, all thoughtfully designed and highly advanced in their use of colour ...seven tracks, all sensibly paced and thoughtfully constructed