attentive
characterized by or giving attention; observant: an attentive audience.
thoughtful of others; considerate; polite; courteous: an attentive host.
Origin of attentive
1Other words for attentive
Opposites for attentive
Other words from attentive
- at·ten·tive·ly, adverb
- at·ten·tive·ness, noun
- o·ver·at·ten·tive, adjective
- o·ver·at·ten·tive·ly, adverb
- un·at·ten·tive, adjective
- un·at·ten·tive·ly, adverb
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How to use attentive in a sentence
There were perhaps 80 people there, all attentive area property owners and a clutch of firefighters and managers from the Forest Service, Park Service, and Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.
At Glacier’s Edge, the Flames Have Always Come for My Family Cabin | jversteegh | August 20, 2021 | Outside OnlineMarris guides readers through a series of case studies, from Indigenous hunting practices to municipal zoos, all brought to life through attentive on-the-ground reporting.
‘Wild Souls’ explores what we owe animals in a human-dominated world | Jonathan Lambert | July 26, 2021 | Science NewsBecause of the isolation and the direct access people had to celebrities via social media as well as via streaming platforms, many people became much more attentive to their favored celebrities.
A cleaner hotel doesn’t necessarily protect you from the coronavirus, but it is a sign that the property is attentive to customer service.
How hotels are making guests feel safer this summer | Christopher Elliott | June 16, 2021 | Washington PostNow comes creating that culture of inclusion within the county and making sure staff is being attentive to things like language access and cultural competency when engaging with and providing services to immigrant and refugee communities.
Board of Supervisors to Consider New Office of Immigrant Affairs | Maya Srikrishnan | June 4, 2021 | Voice of San Diego
She gave jewelry away, gifts, and was one of the most attentive, caring friends.
Yet in practice, those most attentive to LGBT concerns may be the least eager to pick this fight.
Indeed, the crowd at my reading was attentive, inquisitive—and willing to spend money on printed books.
The former is an exquisitely calibrated product of American liberalism, ever attentive to such notions as “inclusiveness.”
Mr. Politically Correct Obama, Meet Your Opposite, India’s Mr. Modi | Tunku Varadarajan | May 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe bartenders can be hit or miss, but for the most part they are all friendly, fast, attentive, and knowledgeable.
Best Broncos and Seahawks Bars to Watch Super Bowl XLVIII | Justin Jones | January 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHer sister-in-law pointed out to her that old Mr. Warrender had been very attentive lately.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsShe slept lightly at first, half awake and drowsily attentive to the things about her.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinShe went down and led them out of the sun, scolding the quadroon for not being more attentive.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinHe seemed profoundly attentive, did not attempt any conversation, and kept his eyes on the ground.
Bella Donna | Robert HichensSuch a long journey, and Mr. Ralph will be so attentive, and shell be so proud to be with such a handsome fellow!
Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline | Jennie M. Drinkwater
British Dictionary definitions for attentive
/ (əˈtɛntɪv) /
paying attention; listening carefully; observant
(postpositive often foll by to) careful to fulfil the needs or wants (of); considerate (about): she was always attentive to his needs
Derived forms of attentive
- attentively, adverb
- attentiveness, noun
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