Definition of attentive in English:

attentive

adjective əˈtɛntɪvəˈtɛn(t)ɪv

1Paying close attention to something.
never before had she had such an attentive audience
ministers should be more attentive to the interests of taxpayers
Example sentencesExamples
- Fighting isn't going to disappear overnight, so be attentive to this in the friendship.
- He was very attentive to his work and duties and delighted in a job well done.
- Once the audience is attentive, you start feeling the feedback, and continue to learn in the process.
- The children watched with interest and were attentive to each step of the process.
- So it is important to be attentive to typical symptoms such as sudden dizziness or headaches.
- His inspiring talk was greatly appreciated by the attentive audience.
- Recorded earlier this year, it catches Young introducing his cycle to an attentive Irish audience.
- With Vernon involved, they are certain they are going to get an attentive audience.
- Young Marco is instructed by his father to keep his eyes open and be attentive to all that is around him as he walks along Mulberry Street and to report back to him.
- Ever attentive to detail, Fanny arrived back brandishing a choice of two.
- Are you too attentive to your job and not having enough fun?
- As a democrat, Nehru was attentive to the rights of the lowly and vulnerable.
- Special needs institutions can offer intensive teaching in small classes and be attentive to the demands of each pupil.
- Therefore, we need to be ever vigilant and attentive to the status of race in our work as well as in our lives.
- Everybody liked him at first sight because he was always smiling and was always attentive to the person he was talking to.
- This minority government will last by being progressive and attentive to some of the opposition.
- Everyone was so attentive to the songs and that's kind of what dictated the playing.
- If anything, the rock audience was probably more attentive for longer.
- The government need to be attentive to the attitudes of the people in these areas, before they make decisions.
- Jones is earnest and attentive to detail, and promises to work closely with residents on an array of local issues.
- As India is one of the principal destinations for outsourcing companies, we need to be attentive to this debate.
- The strange fascination of talent shows has made them a spectacle that continues to draw attentive audiences.
- They are attentive, polite, and keen, and teaching them is easy and fun.
- There is no need to tell you what immense pleasure and instruction Liszt gives his silent and attentive audience.
Synonyms
alert, awake, watchful, wide awake, observant, perceptive, percipient, acute, aware, noticing, heeding, heedful, mindful, vigilant, on guard, on one's guard, on one's toes, on the qui vive, on the lookout
concentrating, intent, absorbed, engrossed, focused, committed, studious, diligent, scrupulous, rigorous, earnest, interested
informal all ears, beady-eyed, not missing a trick, on the ball
rare regardful
1. 1.1 Assiduously attending to the comfort or wishes of others; very polite or courteous.
  the hotel has a pleasant atmosphere and attentive service
  Example sentencesExamples
  Police officers are becoming more polite, attentive and competent, according to a new survey.
  If someone is unable to be attentive to the needs of others, they cannot be trusted with land.
  He sought comfort by becoming overly attentive to the patient and his family.
  The ewes are attentive to their own, and stand patiently while lambs feed.
  Almost all of us then try to remember the date, fail dismally, feel inadequate and ashamed and resolve to be more attentive to our mothers.
  Our waitress is very attentive and accommodating of our shaky Bulgarian as we make our order.
  All the dishes were exquisitely presented and the service was polite and attentive.
  The bar staff were busy yet managed to serve the drinks in an attentive and flamboyant manner.
  Another thing I noticed was that everyone became far more attentive to other people.
  The service is quick, courteous and attentive without becoming overpowering.
  It isn't all bad - the staff here are amiable and attentive to the needs of boozers and diners alike.
  She had been unwell for some years before her death and Willie was most attentive to her needs.
  We were shown to a choice of tables by polite and attentive staff - as they were throughout the evening.
  Immediately realising his mistake he is attentive and polite, seeking her forgiveness.
  They were quite simply impeccable, very attentive, fun but courteous.
  An extensive wine list and attentive service make this restaurant outstanding.
  John had seemed the perfect partner, attractive, caring and attentive.
  My whole family felt the level of care provided was impressive and the nursing team attentive and sympathetic.
  Like us they were enjoying the elegant surroundings, attentive service and delicious food.
  It's also very child-friendly, with accommodating and attentive staff.
  Because if you love someone, if you are attentive to her, you will not be able to leave her to her own devices.
  The cabin crew often seem more interested in nattering among themselves than in being attentive to passengers.
  Synonyms
  conscientious, considerate, thoughtful, kind, kindly, caring, tender, solicitous, understanding, sympathetic, obliging, accommodating, gallant, chivalrous
  polite, well mannered, courteous, gracious, civil, respectful, reverential, dutiful, responsible
  British informal decent
  dated mannerly
  rare regardful

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French attentif, -ive, from atendre 'give one's attention to' (see attend).

Definition of attentive in US English:

attentive

adjectiveəˈten(t)ivəˈtɛn(t)ɪv

1Paying close attention to something.
never before had she had such an attentive audience
Congress should be more attentive to the interests of taxpayers
Example sentencesExamples
- The children watched with interest and were attentive to each step of the process.
- The government need to be attentive to the attitudes of the people in these areas, before they make decisions.
- Special needs institutions can offer intensive teaching in small classes and be attentive to the demands of each pupil.
- His inspiring talk was greatly appreciated by the attentive audience.
- The strange fascination of talent shows has made them a spectacle that continues to draw attentive audiences.
- There is no need to tell you what immense pleasure and instruction Liszt gives his silent and attentive audience.
- Fighting isn't going to disappear overnight, so be attentive to this in the friendship.
- They are attentive, polite, and keen, and teaching them is easy and fun.
- Everyone was so attentive to the songs and that's kind of what dictated the playing.
- With Vernon involved, they are certain they are going to get an attentive audience.
- Therefore, we need to be ever vigilant and attentive to the status of race in our work as well as in our lives.
- Everybody liked him at first sight because he was always smiling and was always attentive to the person he was talking to.
- If anything, the rock audience was probably more attentive for longer.
- Are you too attentive to your job and not having enough fun?
- As a democrat, Nehru was attentive to the rights of the lowly and vulnerable.
- Ever attentive to detail, Fanny arrived back brandishing a choice of two.
- Once the audience is attentive, you start feeling the feedback, and continue to learn in the process.
- He was very attentive to his work and duties and delighted in a job well done.
- As India is one of the principal destinations for outsourcing companies, we need to be attentive to this debate.
- So it is important to be attentive to typical symptoms such as sudden dizziness or headaches.
- Jones is earnest and attentive to detail, and promises to work closely with residents on an array of local issues.
- Young Marco is instructed by his father to keep his eyes open and be attentive to all that is around him as he walks along Mulberry Street and to report back to him.
- This minority government will last by being progressive and attentive to some of the opposition.
- Recorded earlier this year, it catches Young introducing his cycle to an attentive Irish audience.
Synonyms
alert, awake, watchful, wide awake, observant, perceptive, percipient, acute, aware, noticing, heeding, heedful, mindful, vigilant, on guard, on one's guard, on one's toes, on the qui vive, on the lookout
1. 1.1 Assiduously attending to the comfort or wishes of others; very polite or courteous.
  the hotel has a pleasant atmosphere and attentive service
  Example sentencesExamples
  Another thing I noticed was that everyone became far more attentive to other people.
  He sought comfort by becoming overly attentive to the patient and his family.
  The ewes are attentive to their own, and stand patiently while lambs feed.
  My whole family felt the level of care provided was impressive and the nursing team attentive and sympathetic.
  Like us they were enjoying the elegant surroundings, attentive service and delicious food.
  They were quite simply impeccable, very attentive, fun but courteous.
  All the dishes were exquisitely presented and the service was polite and attentive.
  Police officers are becoming more polite, attentive and competent, according to a new survey.
  The cabin crew often seem more interested in nattering among themselves than in being attentive to passengers.
  Almost all of us then try to remember the date, fail dismally, feel inadequate and ashamed and resolve to be more attentive to our mothers.
  Our waitress is very attentive and accommodating of our shaky Bulgarian as we make our order.
  If someone is unable to be attentive to the needs of others, they cannot be trusted with land.
  She had been unwell for some years before her death and Willie was most attentive to her needs.
  Because if you love someone, if you are attentive to her, you will not be able to leave her to her own devices.
  Immediately realising his mistake he is attentive and polite, seeking her forgiveness.
  An extensive wine list and attentive service make this restaurant outstanding.
  We were shown to a choice of tables by polite and attentive staff - as they were throughout the evening.
  John had seemed the perfect partner, attractive, caring and attentive.
  The service is quick, courteous and attentive without becoming overpowering.
  It isn't all bad - the staff here are amiable and attentive to the needs of boozers and diners alike.
  The bar staff were busy yet managed to serve the drinks in an attentive and flamboyant manner.
  It's also very child-friendly, with accommodating and attentive staff.
  Synonyms
  conscientious, considerate, thoughtful, kind, kindly, caring, tender, solicitous, understanding, sympathetic, obliging, accommodating, gallant, chivalrous

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French attentif, -ive, from atendre ‘give one's attention to’ (see attend).

单词	attentive
释义	Definition of attentive in English: attentive adjective əˈtɛntɪvəˈtɛn(t)ɪv 1Paying close attention to something. never before had she had such an attentive audience ministers should be more attentive to the interests of taxpayers Example sentencesExamples Fighting isn't going to disappear overnight, so be attentive to this in the friendship. He was very attentive to his work and duties and delighted in a job well done. Once the audience is attentive, you start feeling the feedback, and continue to learn in the process. The children watched with interest and were attentive to each step of the process. So it is important to be attentive to typical symptoms such as sudden dizziness or headaches. His inspiring talk was greatly appreciated by the attentive audience. Recorded earlier this year, it catches Young introducing his cycle to an attentive Irish audience. With Vernon involved, they are certain they are going to get an attentive audience. Young Marco is instructed by his father to keep his eyes open and be attentive to all that is around him as he walks along Mulberry Street and to report back to him. Ever attentive to detail, Fanny arrived back brandishing a choice of two. Are you too attentive to your job and not having enough fun? As a democrat, Nehru was attentive to the rights of the lowly and vulnerable. Special needs institutions can offer intensive teaching in small classes and be attentive to the demands of each pupil. Therefore, we need to be ever vigilant and attentive to the status of race in our work as well as in our lives. Everybody liked him at first sight because he was always smiling and was always attentive to the person he was talking to. This minority government will last by being progressive and attentive to some of the opposition. Everyone was so attentive to the songs and that's kind of what dictated the playing. If anything, the rock audience was probably more attentive for longer. The government need to be attentive to the attitudes of the people in these areas, before they make decisions. Jones is earnest and attentive to detail, and promises to work closely with residents on an array of local issues. As India is one of the principal destinations for outsourcing companies, we need to be attentive to this debate. The strange fascination of talent shows has made them a spectacle that continues to draw attentive audiences. They are attentive, polite, and keen, and teaching them is easy and fun. There is no need to tell you what immense pleasure and instruction Liszt gives his silent and attentive audience. Synonyms alert, awake, watchful, wide awake, observant, perceptive, percipient, acute, aware, noticing, heeding, heedful, mindful, vigilant, on guard, on one's guard, on one's toes, on the qui vive, on the lookout concentrating, intent, absorbed, engrossed, focused, committed, studious, diligent, scrupulous, rigorous, earnest, interested informal all ears, beady-eyed, not missing a trick, on the ball rare regardful 1.1 Assiduously attending to the comfort or wishes of others; very polite or courteous. the hotel has a pleasant atmosphere and attentive service Example sentencesExamples Police officers are becoming more polite, attentive and competent, according to a new survey. If someone is unable to be attentive to the needs of others, they cannot be trusted with land. He sought comfort by becoming overly attentive to the patient and his family. The ewes are attentive to their own, and stand patiently while lambs feed. Almost all of us then try to remember the date, fail dismally, feel inadequate and ashamed and resolve to be more attentive to our mothers. Our waitress is very attentive and accommodating of our shaky Bulgarian as we make our order. All the dishes were exquisitely presented and the service was polite and attentive. The bar staff were busy yet managed to serve the drinks in an attentive and flamboyant manner. Another thing I noticed was that everyone became far more attentive to other people. The service is quick, courteous and attentive without becoming overpowering. It isn't all bad - the staff here are amiable and attentive to the needs of boozers and diners alike. She had been unwell for some years before her death and Willie was most attentive to her needs. We were shown to a choice of tables by polite and attentive staff - as they were throughout the evening. Immediately realising his mistake he is attentive and polite, seeking her forgiveness. They were quite simply impeccable, very attentive, fun but courteous. An extensive wine list and attentive service make this restaurant outstanding. John had seemed the perfect partner, attractive, caring and attentive. My whole family felt the level of care provided was impressive and the nursing team attentive and sympathetic. Like us they were enjoying the elegant surroundings, attentive service and delicious food. It's also very child-friendly, with accommodating and attentive staff. Because if you love someone, if you are attentive to her, you will not be able to leave her to her own devices. The cabin crew often seem more interested in nattering among themselves than in being attentive to passengers. Synonyms conscientious, considerate, thoughtful, kind, kindly, caring, tender, solicitous, understanding, sympathetic, obliging, accommodating, gallant, chivalrous polite, well mannered, courteous, gracious, civil, respectful, reverential, dutiful, responsible British informal decent dated mannerly rare regardful Origin Late Middle English: from Old French attentif, -ive, from atendre 'give one's attention to' (see attend). Definition of attentive in US English: attentive adjectiveəˈten(t)ivəˈtɛn(t)ɪv 1Paying close attention to something. never before had she had such an attentive audience Congress should be more attentive to the interests of taxpayers Example sentencesExamples The children watched with interest and were attentive to each step of the process. The government need to be attentive to the attitudes of the people in these areas, before they make decisions. Special needs institutions can offer intensive teaching in small classes and be attentive to the demands of each pupil. His inspiring talk was greatly appreciated by the attentive audience. The strange fascination of talent shows has made them a spectacle that continues to draw attentive audiences. There is no need to tell you what immense pleasure and instruction Liszt gives his silent and attentive audience. Fighting isn't going to disappear overnight, so be attentive to this in the friendship. They are attentive, polite, and keen, and teaching them is easy and fun. Everyone was so attentive to the songs and that's kind of what dictated the playing. With Vernon involved, they are certain they are going to get an attentive audience. Therefore, we need to be ever vigilant and attentive to the status of race in our work as well as in our lives. Everybody liked him at first sight because he was always smiling and was always attentive to the person he was talking to. If anything, the rock audience was probably more attentive for longer. Are you too attentive to your job and not having enough fun? As a democrat, Nehru was attentive to the rights of the lowly and vulnerable. Ever attentive to detail, Fanny arrived back brandishing a choice of two. Once the audience is attentive, you start feeling the feedback, and continue to learn in the process. He was very attentive to his work and duties and delighted in a job well done. As India is one of the principal destinations for outsourcing companies, we need to be attentive to this debate. So it is important to be attentive to typical symptoms such as sudden dizziness or headaches. Jones is earnest and attentive to detail, and promises to work closely with residents on an array of local issues. Young Marco is instructed by his father to keep his eyes open and be attentive to all that is around him as he walks along Mulberry Street and to report back to him. This minority government will last by being progressive and attentive to some of the opposition. Recorded earlier this year, it catches Young introducing his cycle to an attentive Irish audience. Synonyms alert, awake, watchful, wide awake, observant, perceptive, percipient, acute, aware, noticing, heeding, heedful, mindful, vigilant, on guard, on one's guard, on one's toes, on the qui vive, on the lookout 1.1 Assiduously attending to the comfort or wishes of others; very polite or courteous. the hotel has a pleasant atmosphere and attentive service Example sentencesExamples Another thing I noticed was that everyone became far more attentive to other people. He sought comfort by becoming overly attentive to the patient and his family. The ewes are attentive to their own, and stand patiently while lambs feed. My whole family felt the level of care provided was impressive and the nursing team attentive and sympathetic. Like us they were enjoying the elegant surroundings, attentive service and delicious food. They were quite simply impeccable, very attentive, fun but courteous. All the dishes were exquisitely presented and the service was polite and attentive. Police officers are becoming more polite, attentive and competent, according to a new survey. The cabin crew often seem more interested in nattering among themselves than in being attentive to passengers. Almost all of us then try to remember the date, fail dismally, feel inadequate and ashamed and resolve to be more attentive to our mothers. Our waitress is very attentive and accommodating of our shaky Bulgarian as we make our order. If someone is unable to be attentive to the needs of others, they cannot be trusted with land. She had been unwell for some years before her death and Willie was most attentive to her needs. Because if you love someone, if you are attentive to her, you will not be able to leave her to her own devices. Immediately realising his mistake he is attentive and polite, seeking her forgiveness. An extensive wine list and attentive service make this restaurant outstanding. We were shown to a choice of tables by polite and attentive staff - as they were throughout the evening. John had seemed the perfect partner, attractive, caring and attentive. The service is quick, courteous and attentive without becoming overpowering. It isn't all bad - the staff here are amiable and attentive to the needs of boozers and diners alike. The bar staff were busy yet managed to serve the drinks in an attentive and flamboyant manner. It's also very child-friendly, with accommodating and attentive staff. Synonyms conscientious, considerate, thoughtful, kind, kindly, caring, tender, solicitous, understanding, sympathetic, obliging, accommodating, gallant, chivalrous Origin Late Middle English: from Old French attentif, -ive, from atendre ‘give one's attention to’ (see attend).
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