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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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. Lynne Hermle:

   It never occurred to me for a second that a careful and attentive jury like this would find either discrimination or retaliation and I'm glad to have been proven right about that.

2. Erik Pevernagie:

   We may do well to be attentive to the good and the bad vibrations in life. Since elephants use their feet to listen to vibrations and thus capture significant codes of impending peril, they might coach humans and teach them how to become “surefooted” in hazardous times. Keeping feet on the ground, however, should not hinder us from flying high and reaching soaring heights. ("Trompe le pied.")

3. Aloo Denish Obiero:

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

4. Phillip McGraw:

   Facial expression, body language and reactions to different questions or subject matters are all available for an attentive virtual therapist.

5. Daniel Newman:

   Elon Musk'll be hiring people that understand Elon Musk vision, understand the kind of work, product and culture Elon Musk's trying to create, there's no question that this is going to be a 180-degree culture shift. Tesla is known as being a very hard culture, pretty demanding of people, [ while ] Twitter was kind of seen as a little bit of a softer culture, a little more thoughtful about people and obviously was very attentive to a lot of social issues. ... I think Elon Musk is going to be very prudent to make sure Elon Musk sorts out the talent who Elon Musk thinks can help Elon Musk carry Elon Musk mission forward.

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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