Attentive Definition & Meaning
attentive
- adjective
- (often followed by `to') giving care or attention; "attentive to details"; "the nurse was attentive to her patient"; "an attentive suitor"
- taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention; "heedful of the warnings"; "so heedful a writer"; "heedful of what they were doing"
"Attentive" in song lyrics
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"No body sat around - they all stood attentive"
Mr. Lif — Boston *
Words that rhyme with attentive
Usage tips for "attentive"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does attentive mean?
- (often followed by `to') giving care or attention; "attentive to details"; "the nurse was attentive to her patient"; "an attentive suitor" taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention; "heedful of the warnings"; "so heedful a writer"; "heedful of what they were doing"
- What part of speech is attentive?
- Attentive is an adjective.
- How many definitions does attentive have?
- Attentive has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).