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shvetsov2005
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 Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:11 am Post subject: pensive |
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Could you clarify the difference between pensive and thoughtful?
When would you use the first one and when another?
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vernongstamm
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| Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:09 am Post subject: Thoughtful or pensive |
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Just to make things easy, here are the definitions from the Cambridge Dictionary.
thoughtful adjective
/ˈθɔːt.fəl/US pronunciation symbol/ˈθɑːt-/ adj
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carefully considering things
He has a thoughtful approach to his work.
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quiet because you are thinking about something
You look thoughtful.
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kind and always thinking about how you can help other people
Thank you for phoning when I was ill - it was very thoughtful of
pensive adjective
/ˈpent .sɪv/ adj
thinking in a quiet way, often with a serious expression on your face
She became withdrawn and pensive, hardly speaking to anyone.
pensively
adverb
/ˈpent .sɪv.li/ adv
He gazed pensively at the glass in front of him, lost in thought.
This should help in how to use each one.
Vernon Stamm
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vernongstamm
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| Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:10 am Post subject: Thoughtful or pensive |
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Just to make things easy, here are the definitions from the Cambridge Dictionary.
thoughtful adjective
/ˈθɔːt.fəl/US pronunciation symbol/ˈθɑːt-/ adj
�
carefully considering things
He has a thoughtful approach to his work.
�
quiet because you are thinking about something
You look thoughtful.
�
kind and always thinking about how you can help other people
Thank you for phoning when I was ill - it was very thoughtful of
pensive adjective
/ˈpent .sɪv/ adj
thinking in a quiet way, often with a serious expression on your face
She became withdrawn and pensive, hardly speaking to anyone.
pensively
adverb
/ˈpent .sɪv.li/ adv
He gazed pensively at the glass in front of him, lost in thought.
This should help in how to use each one.
Vernon Stamm
www.stammeducation.net
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Learn English from the comfort of your own home with my online teaching methods. Online English classes are as low as $7 USD per class. Inquire now by using the inquiry form on my website. |
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