Hypertext Webster Gateway: "considerate"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Considerate \Con*sid"er*ate\, a. [L. consideratus, p. p.]
1. Given to consideration or to sober reflection; regardful
of consequences or circumstances; circumspect; careful;
esp. careful of the rights, claims, and feelings of other.

Of dauntless courage and considerate pride.
--Milton.

?neas is patient, considerate, and careful of his
people. --Dryden.

The wisest and most considerate men in the world.
--Sharp.

2. Having respect to; regardful. [R.]

They may be . . . more considerate of praise. --Dr.
H. More.

Syn: Thoughtful; reflective; careful; discreet; prudent;
deliberate; serious. See {Thoughtful}. --
{Con*sid"er*ate*ly}, adv. -- {Con*sid"er*ate*ness}, n.

From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)

considerate
adj : showing concern for the rights and feelings of others;
"friends considerate enough to leave us alone" [ant: {inconsiderate}]

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