Emily Dickinson Lexicon

THOUGHT'FUL, a.

1. Full of thought; contemplative; employed in meditation; as, a man of thoughtful mind.
2. Attentive; careful; having the mind directed to an object; as, thoughtful of gain. – Philips.
3. Promoting serious thought; favorable to musing or meditation. War, horrid war, your thoughtful walks invades. – Pope.
4. Anxious; solicitous. Around her crowd distrust and doubt and fear, / And thoughtful foresight, and tormenting care. Prior.