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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.

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   The meaning of ATTENTIVE is mindful, observant. How to use attentive in a sentence.

4. 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.

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.

6. 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.

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

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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. See Synonyms at careful. 2. Showing care for the needs or...

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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.

9. 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.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › attentive_adjattentive, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. 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. Entry status.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › attentiveAttentive Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    ATTENTIVE meaning: 1 : thinking about or watching something carefully paying careful attention to something often + to; 2 : very concerned about the needs of others.