attentive

[əˈtɛntɪv]

attentive Definition

• 1. paying close attention to something or someone
• 2. thoughtful of the needs of others; considerate

Using attentive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "attentive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The teacher was very attentive to the students' needs.

• Example

  He was an attentive listener during our conversation.

• Example

  She gave an attentive look at the painting, noticing every detail.

attentive Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for attentive

• alert
• observant
• watchful
• mindful
• heedful

Antonyms for attentive

• inattentive
• careless
• unobservant

Phrases with attentive

• pay attentive to

  to give one's full attention to something

  Example

  You should pay attentive to the road while driving.

• attentive care

  careful and considerate attention given to someone or something

  Example

  The patient received attentive care from the nurses.

• attentive service

  service that is careful and considerate of the customer's needs

  Example

  The restaurant is known for its attentive service.

Origins of attentive

from Old French 'atentif', from Latin 'attentivus', from 'attendere', meaning 'give heed to'

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Summary: attentive in Brief

'Attentive' [əˈtɛntɪv] means paying close attention to something or someone, and being thoughtful of the needs of others. It is often used to describe people who are alert, observant, and watchful, as well as those who are mindful and heedful. Phrases like 'pay attentive to' and 'attentive care' use 'attentive' to denote careful and considerate attention given to something or someone.