thoughty UK /ˈθɔːti/US /ˈθɔdi/ adjective1 •(Scotland, no longer used) Given to serious thought or reflection; either attentive or pensive.[...] "there was no questioning Glenn's ability. He was a very 'thoughty' guy. And he was also a very sly one — for Glenn Miller." — 1980 formsmore thoughty · thoughtier · most thoughty · thoughtiest