Heedful
adj
adj ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Taking heed.
- 2 Paying close attention; mindful.
Adjective
- 1 giving attention wordnet
- 2 taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention wordnet
- 3 cautiously attentive wordnet
Example
More examples"But when Anchises' ancient home I gain, / my father, he, whom first, with loving care, / I sought and, heedful of my mother, fain / in safety to the neighbouring hills would bear, / disdains Troy's ashes to outlive and wear / his days in banishment."
Etymology
From heed + -ful.