a. [ Cf. F. attentif. ] 1. Heedful; intent; observant; regarding with care or attention. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Attentive is applied to the senses of hearing and seeing, as, an attentive ear or eye; to the application of the mind, as in contemplation; or to the application of the mind, in every possible sense, as when a person is attentive to the words, and to the manner and matter, of a speaker at the same time. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Heedful of the comfort of others; courteous. [ 1913 Webster ]
(adj) (often followed by `to') giving care or attention, Ant.inattentive, Example: attentive to details; the nurse was attentive to her patient; an attentive suitor
(n) paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people), Syn.heed, regard, paying attention, Ant.inattentiveness, Example: his attentiveness to her wishes; he spends without heed to the consequences
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