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Webster 1913 Edition
Attentive
At-ten′tive
(ăt-tĕn′tĭv)
, Adj.
[Cf. F.
attentif
.] 1.
Heedful; intent; observant; regarding with care or attention.
☞ Attentive is applied to the senses of hearing and seeing, as, an attentive ear or eye; to the application of the mind, as in contemplation; or to the application of the mind, in every possible sense, as when a person is attentive to the words, and to the manner and matter, of a speaker at the same time.
2.
Heedful of the comfort of others; courteous.
Syn. – Heedful; intent; observant; mindful; regardful; circumspect; watchful.
– At-ten′tive-ly
, adv.
At-ten′tive-ness
, Noun.
Webster 1828 Edition
Attentive
ATTENT'IVE
, a.Heedful; intent; observant; regarding with care. It is applied to the senses of hearing and seeing, as an attentive ear or eye; to the application of the mind, as in contemplation; or to the application of the mind, together with the senses abovementioned, as when a person is attentive to the words, the manner and matter of a speaker at the same time.
Definition 2024
attentive
attentive
English
Adjective
attentive (comparative more attentive, superlative most attentive)
- Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.
- She is an attentive listener, but does not like to talk much.
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Translations
paying attention
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