Attentive — At*ten tive ([a^]t*t[e^]n t[i^]v), a. [Cf. F. attentif.] 1. Heedful; intent; observant; regarding with care or attention. [1913 Webster] Note: Attentive is applied to the senses of hearing and seeing, as, an attentive ear or eye; to the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
attentive — [adj1] concentrating alert, all ears*, awake, aware, conscientious, enrapt, enthralled, fascinated, glued, hanging on every word*, heedful, hooked, immersed, intent, interested, listening, mindful, observant, on one’s toes*, on the ball*, on the… … New thesaurus
attentive — [ə ten′tiv] adj. [ME & OFr attentif < ML attentivus: see ATTEND] 1. paying attention; observant 2. considerate, courteous, devoted, etc. [an attentive husband] SYN. THOUGHTFUL attentively adv. attentiveness n … English World dictionary
attentive — index alert (vigilant), careful, circumspect, close (rigorous), conscientious, conscious (aware … Law dictionary
attentive — late 14c. (implied in attentively), from O.Fr. attentif, from V.L. *attenditus, from L. attentus heedful, observant (see ATTEND (Cf. attend)). Sense of actively ministering to the needs and wants (of another person) is from early 16c. Related:… … Etymology dictionary
attentive — *thoughtful, considerate Analogous words: courteous, polite, gallant, chivalrous, *civil: solicitous, concerned (see under CARE n) Antonyms: inattentive: neglectful Contrasted words: *indifferent, un concerned, aloof: *negligent, remiss: heedless … New Dictionary of Synonyms
attentive — ► ADJECTIVE 1) paying close attention. 2) considerately attending to the comfort or wishes of others. DERIVATIVES attentively adverb attentiveness noun … English terms dictionary
attentive — ● attentif, attentive adjectif (latin attentus) Qui prête une attention soutenue ; qui dénote de l attention : Prendre la parole devant un auditoire attentif. Un regard attentif. Qui veille soigneusement à quelque chose : Soyez attentif à chacun… … Encyclopédie Universelle
attentive — adj. attentive to (attentive to our needs) * * * [ə tentɪv] attentive to (attentive to our needs) … Combinatory dictionary
attentive — at|ten|tive [ ə tentıv ] adjective 1. ) listening to or watching something carefully: Jurors were attentive, taking notes during her testimony. 2. ) behaving in a way that shows you care about someone and are willing to help them: Service at this … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
