👂attentive

Meaning

Paying close attention to something or someone; being considerate and alert.

careful to pay attention; alert and observant

Example Sentences

The teacher praised the students for being attentive during the lesson.

The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.

Example Expressions

attentive ear

Synonyms

alert, observant, considerate, mindful, watchful, careful

Entry 1

alert, observant, considerate, mindful, watchful

Entry 2

alert, observant, careful, watchful

Antonyms

inattentive, careless, distracted

Entry 1

inattentive, careless

Entry 2

inattentive, careless, distracted

Collocations

attentive listener, attentive audience, attentive service, attentive care

Entry 1

attentive listener, attentive audience, attentive service

Entry 2

attentive listener, attentive care, attentive service

More Example Sentences

I suppose I can be a bit inattentive at times though.