Main Entry: at·ten·tive

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈten-tiv\

Function: adjective

Date: 14th century

1 : mindful, observant <attentive to what he is doing>
2 : heedful of the comfort of others : solicitous <an attentive waitress>
3 : offering attentions in or as if in the role of a suitor

— at·ten·tive·ly adverb

— at·ten·tive·ness noun