attentive
[ uh-ten-tiv ]
/ əˈtɛn tɪv /
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adjective
characterized by or giving attention; observant: an attentive audience.
thoughtful of others; considerate; polite; courteous: an attentive host.
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attentive
/ (əˈtɛntɪv) /
adjective
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
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