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