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. Deborah Birx:

   Hes been so attentive to the scientific literature and the details and the data, i think his ability to analyze and integrate data that comes out of his long history in business has really been a real benefit during these discussions about medical issues.

2. Phillip McGraw:

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

3. Tyler Boyd:

   Lola has proven to be an extremely attentive and nurturing mother to these new additions to our animal family.

4. Wednesday Visco:

   I only want to say that I have no hesitation in defining the supervision of the Bank of Italy as legitimate, correct and attentive.

5. Richard Clarida:

   We are going to be very attentive to what we are seeing in the nexus between wages, productivity, prices and markups.

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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