Attentive

Meaning

careful to pay attention; alert and observant

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

Example Sentences

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

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

Example Expressions

attentive ear

Synonyms

alert, observant, careful, watchful, considerate, mindful

Entry 1

alert, observant, careful, watchful

Entry 2

alert, observant, considerate, mindful, watchful

Antonyms

inattentive, careless, distracted

Entry 1

inattentive, careless, distracted

Entry 2

inattentive, careless

Collocations

attentive listener, attentive care, attentive service, attentive audience

Entry 1

attentive listener, attentive care, attentive service

Entry 2

attentive listener, attentive audience, attentive service