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   At·ten·tive

   /əˈten(t)iv/

   

   adjective

   • 1. paying close attention to something: "never before had she had such an attentive audience" Similar alertawakewatchfulwide awakeobservantperceptivepercipientacuteawarenoticingheedingheedfulmindfulvigilanton guardon one's guardon one's toeson the qui viveon the lookoutconcentratingintentabsorbedengrossedfocusedcommittedstudiousdiligentscrupulousrigorousearnestinterestedinformal:all earsbeady-eyednot missing a trickon the ballrare:regardfulOpposite inattentive
   • ▪ assiduously attending to the comfort or wishes of others; very polite or courteous: "the hotel has a pleasant atmosphere and attentive service" Similar conscientiousconsideratethoughtfulkindkindlycaringtendersolicitousunderstandingsympatheticobligingaccommodatinggallantchivalrouspolitewell manneredcourteousgraciouscivilrespectfulreverentialdutifulresponsibleinformal:decentdated:mannerlyrare:regardfulOpposite inconsiderate

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French attentif, -ive, from atendre ‘give one's attention to’ (see attend).

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   adjective. 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 /.

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   Definition of attentive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   ATTENTIVE meaning: listening or watching carefully and showing that you are interested: . Learn more.

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   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.

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   attentive meaning, definition, what is attentive: listening to or watching someone careful...: Learn more.

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   Definitions of 'attentive' 1. If you are attentive, you are paying close attention to what is being said or done. [...] 2. Someone who is attentive is helpful and polite. [...] More. Synonyms of 'attentive' • intent, listening, concentrating, careful [...] • considerate, kind, civil, devoted [...] More. Collocations with 'attentive'

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   An attentive person is attuned to the needs and cues of others, displaying empathy and understanding. They are proactive in providing support, assistance, or appropriate responses based on the situation at hand.

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   What does the adjective attentive mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective attentive . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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    definition 1: paying close attention; observant. The students were very attentive while the instructor went over the items that were sure to be on the exam. If you are not attentive to the sauce as it cooks, it is likely to burn. synonyms: alert, heedful, mindful, observant, watchful. antonyms:

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    A complete guide to the word "ATTENTIVE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.