attentive

adjective
UK: /əˈtentɪv/
US: /əˈtentɪv/

  1. Paying close attention to someone or something.

    1. He is an attentive student in class, always listening. [ ] [ ]
    2. The attentive waiter ensured our drinks were always filled during dinner. [ ] [ ]

  2. Carefully considering the needs or wishes of others; thoughtful and considerate.

    1. My friend is very attentive to my problems when I talk. [ ] [ ]
    2. He was a wonderfully attentive host, making sure everyone felt comfortable and welcome. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

observant thoughtful considerate diligent

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "attentive" in English means: Paying close attention to someone or something., Carefully considering the needs or wishes of others; thoughtful and considerate..

The phonetic transcription of "attentive" is /əˈtentɪv/ in British English and /əˈtentɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "attentive": observant, thoughtful, considerate, diligent.

Example usage of "attentive": "He is an attentive student in class, always listening.". More examples on the page.