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attentiveat‧ten‧tive /əˈtentɪv/ adjective - an attentive father
- Hecke's new work has something of interest for both the casual and attentive viewer.
- The crew were extremely attentive to the passengers' safety.
- The waiters were attentive and friendly.
- As a husband, he fulfilled the model role of an attentive and loving spouse.
- Atmosphere is easy going, service is attentive.
- Frank was attentive to me, even courtly.
- He, too, looks attentive, as if awaiting an order.
- It is an excellent place for families as the staff are friendly, relaxed and attentive.
- The egoist might now appeal to the difference between awareness and attentive attentiveness.
- The younger men were cynically attentive, petting their carefully trimmed beards inspired by Edison Banks.
to listen and watch carefully► pay attention to listen to and watch carefully what you are doing, what is happening, or what someone is saying: · Judith never pays attention in class.pay attention to: · The TV was on, but Jamal wasn't really paying attention to it.pay somebody/something attention: · I often find myself nodding and smiling at my children without really paying them much attention.pay close/careful attention: · Lawyers around the country were paying close attention to the trial. ► concentrate to think very carefully about something that you are doing, without being interrupted: · I tried to read a few pages, but I found it hard to concentrate.concentrate on: · There were so many people talking that I couldn't concentrate on the music.· Sherman sat hunched forward and staring through the windshield, trying to concentrate on the traffic. ► concentration your ability to think carefully about what you are doing without being interrupted: · His face was solemn with concentration.concentration on: · Plummer said she plans to continue her concentration on the 3,000 meter race. ► keep your mind on to continue to pay attention to something especially when you are very excited or worried about something else: · Just keep your mind on the driving -- I'll figure out where we are.· Bill couldn't keep his mind on anything but the verdict. ► keep your eyes on to keep watching something carefully, so that you do not make any mistakes: · We had to keep our eyes on the sandy path to avoid the roots and rocks in the way. · Keep your eyes on the ball -- now swing! ► take notice/note to pay attention to and think about something, often allowing it to affect a decision - used especially in writing: · There is a lot of criticism of the new law and a number of politicians are beginning to take notice.take notice/note of: · No one took notice of me until I pulled out my notebook and started writing.· The organization began to take note of its public image.sit up and take note/notice: · As usual, Greenspan's announcement made the financial world sit up and take notice. ► attentive someone who is attentive pays careful attention to someone that they are listening to, watching or looking after: · Hecke's new work has something of interest for both the casual and attentive viewer.attentive to: · The crew were extremely attentive to the passengers' safety. ► attention span the amount of time that you are able to carefully listen or watch something that is happening without getting tired or bored: have a short/limited attention span: · Kids of his age typically have a very short attention span. ADVERB► more· It shall, however, receive a more attentive consideration.· Margarett seemed to her more removed than usual, quieter, but at the same time more attentive to her family.· The longer and more complicated the motor pattern the child can navigate, the more attentive she appears.· People who watch news tend to be more attentive to what is on the screen. ► very· Pleasant Alpine atmosphere. Very attentive service.· It has a small patio garden overlooking a sandy beach and a very attentive and friendly proprietor, Lynne Glennie. NOUN► service· The Captain's Table provided an agreeable meal, with attentive service.· The attentive service offered by the management is most obvious in the dining-room where the meals served are appetizing and varied. nounattentionattendantattentiveness ≠ inattentivenessadjectiveattentive ≠ inattentiveverbattendadverbattentively ≠ inattentively 1listening to or watching someone carefully because you are interested OPP inattentive: an attentive audience2making sure someone has everything they needattentive to Customers want companies that are attentive to their needs.—attentively adverb—attentiveness noun [uncountable] |