Associations to the word «Attentive»

Wiktionary

ATTENTIVE, adjective. Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely

Dictionary definition

ATTENTIVE, adjective. (often followed by `to') giving care or attention; "attentive to details"; "the nurse was attentive to her patient"; "an attentive suitor".
ATTENTIVE, adjective. Taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention; "heedful of the warnings"; "so heedful a writer"; "heedful of what they were doing".

Wise words

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