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at·ten·tive
\əˈtentiv, -ēv also aˈ- or -əv\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English attentif, from Middle French atentif, from atente expectation (from Old French, from feminine of assumed atent, past participle of Old French atendre to attend, direct the attention to) + -if -ive — more at attend
1. : regarding with care or attention : heedful, observant, intent
< certain of an attentive ear and reasonable counsel — W.S.Maugham >
2. : heedful of the comfort of others : courteous, polite
< his behavior to us … was more than civil; it was really attentive — Jane Austen >
3. : paying attentions (as in courting)
• at·ten·tive·ly \-ə̇vlē, -li\ adverb |