marked by consideration or reflection; deliberate; prudent.
Origin
1375-1425 for earlier sense; 1565-75 for current senses; late Middle English < Latinconsīderātus (past participle of consīderāre to consider), equivalent to consīderā- (stem of consīderāre) + -tus past participle suffix
She was my companion-beautiful, kind, considerate and loving-a constant joy.
And some of the aggrieved are deciding that the usual appeals for considerate behavior aren't solving the problem.
They make friends and are popular because they are considerate and self-confident.
Set up to promote courtesy and considerate social behaviour.
May his wisdom, strength and warm considerate way remain in our memories and our lives.
The only way forward is to be considerate to all, and then to act.
Sidelights are a blessing for considerate insomniacs.
The country is meant to rise with a considerate government concerning about the benefit of its people rather than its own pockets.
And when you need fixing, she'll remember you were considerate.
Keep up the good work, and thank you for being so considerate.
British Dictionary definitions for considerate
considerate
/kənˈsɪdərɪt/
adjective
1.
thoughtful towards other people; kind
2.
(rare) carefully thought out; considered
Derived Forms
considerately, adverb considerateness, noun
Word Origin and History for considerate
adj.
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.