Attentive
/əˈtɛntɪv/ adj
adj ·Common ·High school level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.
"She is an attentive listener, but does not like to talk much."
- 2 Courteous; mindful.
"a husband attentive to his wife’s needs"
Adjective
- 1 (often followed by ‘to’) giving care or attention wordnet
- 2 taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention wordnet
Example
More examples"They were most attentive to his speech."
Etymology
From Middle English attentif, attentijf, from Old French attentif.