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Grammar : Adv
Spell : kuhn-sid-er-it
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈsɪd ər ɪt



Definition of considerately

Origin :
  • 1570s, "marked by deliberation," from Latin consideratus, past participle of considerare (see consider). Of persons, "deliberate, prudent," 1580s; meaning "showing consideration for others" is from c.1700. Related: Considerately; considerateness.
  • As in kindly : adv with compassion
  • As in objectively : adv impartially
  • As in gently : adv kindly
  • As in lovingly : adv tenderly
  • As in politely : adv thoughtfully
  • As in respectfully : adv deferentially
  • As in squarely : adv honestly
Example sentences :
  • I fear she doesn't treat them too considerately, the poor little featherhead.
  • Extract from : « Dreamers of the Ghetto » by I. Zangwill
  • Speak softly, deal gently, kindly, and considerately with her in every way.
  • Extract from : « Sparkling Gems of Race Knowledge Worth Reading » by Various
  • "I don't mean to say that I have not a knapsack," she added, considerately.
  • Extract from : « Stories By English Authors: Germany » by Various
  • "I will not keep you from them a moment," he added, considerately.
  • Extract from : « Down South » by Oliver Optic
  • And Priscilla, very kindly and considerately, always did tell her.
  • Extract from : « The Talking Horse » by F. Anstey
  • He tried to do so gently and considerately, fearing hysterics.
  • Extract from : « The Art of Disappearing » by John Talbot Smith
  • He had considerately offered Rachel a chair with her back to the highway.
  • Extract from : « The Indifference of Juliet » by Grace S. Richmond
  • "I am afraid I have staid too long, Jacob," said Tom, considerately.
  • Extract from : « Tom, The Bootblack » by Horatio Alger
  • But he could not do it, and considerately went somewhere else.
  • Extract from : « A Dog with a Bad Name » by Talbot Baines Reed
  • “He means dem and duff,” explained the Court Glover, considerately.
  • Extract from : « Dick, Marjorie and Fidge » by G. E. Farrow

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