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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › attentiveAttentive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishATTENTIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ATTENTIVE definition: 1. listening carefully: 2. If someone is attentive, they are very helpful and take care of you…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryATTENTIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ATTENTIVE meaning: 1. listening carefully: 2. If someone is attentive, they are very helpful and take care of you…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › attentiveATTENTIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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 /.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › attentiveAttentive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › attentiveAttentive - definition of attentive by The Free Dictionary

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   1. paying attention; listening carefully; observant. 2. (often foll by: to) careful to fulfil the needs or wants (of); considerate (about): she was always attentive to his needs. atˈtentively adv. atˈtentiveness n.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishATTENTIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionattentive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   helpful; making sure that people have what they need. The hotel staff are friendly and attentive. Our host was most attentive. attentive to somebody/something Ministers should be more attentive to the needs of families.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › attentiveAttentive Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    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. Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely. She is an attentive listener, but does not like to talk much. Wiktionary. Synonyms: heedful. thoughtful.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishATTENTIVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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