attentive (a)

a00163592

type a
lex_filenum 00
def (often followed by `to') giving care or attention
examples attentive to details
the nurse was attentive to her patient
an attentive suitor
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Also see concerned
Attribute attention
Derivationally related form attentive → attend; attentive → attentiveness
Antonym attentive → inattentive
Similar to captive, absorbed, engrossed, enwrapped, intent, wrapped; advertent, heedful; observant; oversolicitous; solicitous
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Similar to captive, absorbed, engrossed, enwrapped, intent, wrapped; advertent, heedful; observant; oversolicitous; solicitous
Antonym inattentive → attentive
Also see concerned
Derived from adjective attentively → attentive
Attribute attention
Derivationally related form attentiveness → attentive; attend → attentive

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