Etymology
Origin of attentively
First recorded in 1375–1425; Middle English; attentive ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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She listened attentively to every word Penelope uttered.
From Literature
“I see,” President Davis replied, attentively leaning forward across the desk.
From Literature
Seema pretends to listen attentively until neither she nor we can take it anymore.
From Salon
But, he added, “I will be a judge who will listen attentively to your stories.”
From Los Angeles Times
“Why am I doing this? But he reads this article, very thoughtfully, quite attentively, and he looked up and said, ‘That’s a great idea.’
From Los Angeles Times
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