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adjective
- 1. paying close attention to something: "never before had she had such an attentive audience" Similar Opposite
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1. : mindful, observant. attentive to what he is doing. 2. : heedful of the comfort of others : solicitous. an attentive waitress. 3. : offering attentions in or as if in the role of a suitor. an attentive boyfriend. attentively adverb. attentiveness noun. Synonyms. absorbed. deep. engrossed. enthralled. focused. focussed. immersed. intent.
ATTENTIVE definition: 1. listening carefully: 2. If someone is attentive, they are very helpful and take care of you…. Learn more.
ATTENTIVE meaning: 1. listening carefully: 2. If someone is attentive, they are very helpful and take care of you…. Learn more.
characterized by or giving attention; observant: an attentive audience. Synonyms: watchful, awake, alert, aware, mindful, heedful. Antonyms: unconcerned, apathetic, indifferent. thoughtful of others; considerate; polite; courteous: an attentive host. attentive. / əˈtɛntɪv / adjective. paying attention; listening carefully; observant.
Use the adjective attentive to describe someone who is full of attention, watching and listening carefully, such as an attentive student who takes great notes and asks questions when something isn't clear.
Definition of attentive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you are attentive, you are paying close attention to what is being said or done. The vast majority of the attentive audience applauded these sentiments. He wishes the government would be more attentive to detail in their response.
ATTENTIVE meaning: listening or watching carefully and showing that you are interested: . Learn more.
Define attentive. attentive synonyms, attentive pronunciation, attentive translation, English dictionary definition of attentive. adj. 1. Paying close attention; alert or observant: an attentive listener; attentive to detail.
adjective. Paying close attention; alert or observant. An attentive listener; attentive to detail. American Heritage. Paying attention; observant. Webster's New World. Showing care for the needs or desires of others; caring or courteous. American Heritage. Considerate, courteous, devoted, etc. An attentive husband. Webster's New World.
