attentive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.
  2. Courteous; mindful.

Pronunciation

/əˈtɛntɪv/ en-us-attentive.ogg

Word forms

attentive more attentive most attentive

Etymology

From Middle English attentif, attentijf, from Old French attentif.

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