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The definition of attentive is paying attention to or being thoughtful of others.

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A child who always carefully listens to his mother's directions is an example of someone who is attentive.

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See attentive in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

paying attention; observant
considerate, courteous, devoted, etc.: an attentive husband

Origin: ME & OFr attentif < ML attentivus: see attend

Related Forms:

attentively adverb
attentiveness noun

See attentive in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Giving care or attention; watchful: attentive to detail.
Marked by or offering devoted and assiduous attention to the pleasure or comfort of others. See Synonyms at thoughtful.
Expressing affectionate interest through close observation and gallant gestures: He played the attentive suitor, complete with roses and bonbons.

Related Forms:

at·tenˈtive·ly adverb

at·tenˈtive·ness noun

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