Learn how to use the comparative “more attentive” and superlative “most attentive” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “attentive”?

The comparative form of “attentive” is “more attentive”.

Example

She is more attentive in class than her classmates.

Example

He became more attentive to details after the training.

What is the superlative form of “attentive”?

The superlative form of “attentive” is “most attentive”.

Example

Among all the students, she is the most attentive in class.

Example

He is the most attentive employee in the company.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "attentive" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more attentive" and "most attentive" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of attentiveness.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Attentive" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more attentive”

Used to describe someone who pays more attention or concentrates better.

Example

The student became more focused after the teacher's feedback.

Used to indicate that someone is more attentive and notices things more easily.

Example

The detective became more observant after years of experience.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most attentive”

Used to describe someone who pays the most attention or concentrates the best.

Example

The athlete is the most focused during competitions.

Used to indicate that someone is the most attentive and notices things the most easily.

Example

The security guard is the most observant person in the building.

Using than with comparative “more attentive”

When using the comparative form "more attentive" to compare two people or things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is more attentive in class than her classmates." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of attentiveness in "her" is higher than the level of attentiveness in "her classmates."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more attentive” and “most attentive” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Education

    The teacher is more attentive to students' needs this year.

    The teacher is more attentive to students' needs this year.

  • 2Work

    He is the most attentive employee in the team.

    He is the most attentive employee in the team.

  • 3Relationships

    She became more attentive to her partner's feelings after their conversation.

    She became more attentive to her partner's feelings after their conversation.

  • 4Healthcare

    The nurse is the most attentive caregiver in the hospital.

    The nurse is the most attentive caregiver in the hospital.

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