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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024at•ten•tive /əˈtɛntɪv/USA pronunciation adj. - showing attention:attentive students.
- thoughtful of others;
polite:was attentive to his aging mother. at•ten•tive•ly, adv. at•ten•tive•ness, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024at•ten•tive (ə ten′tiv),USA pronunciation adj. - characterized by or giving attention;
observant:an attentive audience. - thoughtful of others;
considerate; polite; courteous:an attentive host.
- Middle French; see attent, -ive
- late Middle English (Scots) 1375–1425
at•ten′tive•ly, adv. at•ten′tive•ness, n. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . heedful, mindful, aware, alert, awake, watchful.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . indifferent, apathetic, unconcerned.
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