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attentive

/ʌtˈɛntɪv/adjective3 syllables

Attentive means: (often followed by ‘to’) giving care or attention.

Synonyms for attentive15

adjective, as in (often followed by ‘to’) giving care or attention

captive, absorbed, engrossed, enwrapped, intent, wrapped, rapt, advertent, heedful, observant, oversolicitous, solicitous, concerned

adjective, as in taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

heedful, thoughtful, paying attention

Opposites of attentive

inattentive

What does attentive mean?2

adjective

1

(often followed by ‘to’) giving care or attention“attentive to details”

2

taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention“heedful of the warnings”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with attentive?3

three syllables

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Attentive in a sentence

  • Come on, be attentive, so you don’t let me go wrong.jimkillock
  • Don't forget to be attentive to your little brother's needs.Amastan
  • Her audience is pin-drop attentive at all times.sacredceltic
  • Try to be more attentive to these details.rul
  • We must be attentive to the future and make wise decisions.mraz
  • It would be better if she were more attentive.rul
  • You need to be more attentive in class.pauldhunt
  • It’d be better if he were more attentive.TheNightAvl

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