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Attentive

//əˈtɛntɪv// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.

    "She is an attentive listener, but does not like to talk much."

  2. 2
    Courteous; mindful.

    "a husband attentive to his wife’s needs"

Adjective
  1. 1
    (often followed by ‘to’) giving care or attention wordnet
  2. 2
    taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention wordnet

Etymology

From Middle English attentif, attentijf, from Old French attentif.

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