Attentive: meaning, definitions and examples

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attentive

 

[ ษ™หˆtษ›ntษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

paying close attention

Showing consideration for the needs and feelings of others; thoughtful. Giving attention or thought to what is being said or done; careful and attentive.

Synonyms

considerate, mindful, observant, thoughtful

Examples of usage

  • He was always so attentive to her needs.
  • She was attentive to every detail of the plan.
Context #2 | Adjective

alert and watchful

Vigilant and watchful, especially for danger or trouble. Ready to listen, watch, or give attention.

Synonyms

alert, vigilant, watchful

Examples of usage

  • The security guard was very attentive during the night shift.
  • Be attentive for any signs of danger.

Translations

Translations of the word "attentive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคตเคงเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aufmerksam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perhatian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะฒะฐะถะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uwaลผny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณจๆ„ๆทฑใ„ (ใกใ‚…ใ†ใ„ใถใ‹ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท attentif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ atento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikkatli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ์˜ ๊นŠ์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุชุจู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pozornรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pozornรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณจๆ„็š„ (zhรนyรฌ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pozoren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ athugull

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑา›ั‹ะฟั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“แƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diqqษ™tli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ atento

Etymology

The word 'attentive' originates from the Latin word 'attentus', meaning 'heeding, attentive'. The concept of being attentive has been valued throughout history as an important trait for effective communication and understanding. Being attentive allows individuals to show care, consideration, and focus in various interactions and situations.

See also: attend, attendance, attendant, attendants, attendee, attendees, attending, nonattendance, unattended.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,218, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.