Heedful

adj

adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Taking heed.
  2. 2
    Paying close attention; mindful.
Adjective
  1. 1
    giving attention wordnet
  2. 2
    taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention wordnet
  3. 3
    cautiously attentive wordnet

Synonyms

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advertentcarefulaccommodatingaccommodativeadvertentagog

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"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.

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