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   attentive

   /əˈtɛntɪv/

   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. 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.

3. 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.

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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.

5. 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.

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   Attentive definition: characterized by or givingattention; observant. See examples of ATTENTIVE used in a sentence.

7. 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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordATTENTIVE - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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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'

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

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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.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of attentive – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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

11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › attentiveattentive - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Aug 30, 2024 · Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely. She is an attentive listener, but does not like to talk much. Courteous; mindful. a husband attentive to his wife’s needs. Synonyms. [edit] audient. heedful. mindful. reckful. Antonyms. [edit] inattentive, reckless.