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considerately

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a considerate manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He treated them considerately, letting them each work their own way.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a considerate manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • they considerately withdrew

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: inconsiderately

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English considerate Middle English -ly English -ly English considerately From considerate + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: consideradament — acting with consideration
  • Spanish: consideradamente — acting with consideration