Definitions for attentive
əˈtɛn tɪvat·ten·tive

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. attentiveadjective

   (often followed by `to') giving care or attention

   "attentive to details"; "the nurse was attentive to her patient"; "an attentive suitor"

2. heedful, attentive, thoughtful, paying attentionadjective

   taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

   "heedful of the warnings"; "so heedful a writer"; "heedful of what they were doing"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. attentiveadjective

   paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely

   She is an attentive listener, but does not like to talk much.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Attentiveadjective

   Heedful; regardful; full of attention.

   Etymology: from attent.

   Being moved with these and the like your effectual discourses, whereunto we gave most attentive ear, till they entered even unto our souls. Richard Hooker, Preface.

   I’m never merry when I hear sweet musick.
   —— The reason is, your spirits are attentive. William Shakespeare, M. of Venice.

   I saw most of them attentive to three Sirens, distinguished by the names of Sloth, Ignorance, and Pleasure. Tatler, №. 81.

   A critick is a man who, on all occasions, is more attentive to what is wanting than what is present. Joseph Addison, Guardian.

   Musick’s force can tame the furious beast;
   Can make the wolf, or foaming boar, restrain
   His rage; the lion drop his crested main,
   Attentive to the song. Matthew Prior.

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1. attentive

   Attentive refers to the quality of being alert, observant, and careful to give focused consideration or closely aware of something or someone. It includes being conscientious or mindful about the details and being considerate towards the needs or feelings of others.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Attentiveadjective

   heedful; intent; observant; regarding with care or attention

2. Attentiveadjective

   heedful of the comfort of others; courteous

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. attentive

   To give attention.

   They were attentive to each others needs and loved each other with the depth of their soul.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 19, 2020  

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1. tentative

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of attentive in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of attentive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of attentive in a Sentence

1. Sandy Blankenships daughter:

   This virus is nasty, any time I was in Life Care, they were very attentive. And the staff at Starr Regional was amazing. I live seven hours away and the nurse caring for her when she passed dressed out to go in and put the phone to her ear so Sandy Blankenships daughter, my husbandand my son could say goodbye.

2. Heli Bhatt:

   Mom is a fighter, too, she is an amazing advocate for Baelyn. She's so attentive to all her care.

3. Erik Pevernagie:

   The more we are attentive and mindful, the more we can understand and show empathy. We need not, so therefore, bother about regret and remorse, later on. . ( “Island of regret. Island of remorse” )

4. Aloo Denish Obiero:

   The past whispers its lessons to those who lend an attentive ear to the winds of time.

5. Douglas London:

   Now, whether or not they're going to summarily execute, detain or' rehabilitate' people remains to be seen, i think because they have become so attentive to media and PR, they might take an approach similar to what the Chinese government is doing by putting Uyghurs in reeducation camps.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=attentive
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Attentive
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=attentive
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attentive