attentive
adjective
at·ten·tive
ə-ˈten-tiv 
2
: heedful of the comfort of others : solicitous
an attentive waitress
3
: offering attentions in or as if in the role of a suitor
an attentive boyfriend
attentively
adverb
attentiveness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of attentive in a Sentence
The hospital is proud of its attentive staff.
Our waiter was very attentive.
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Virgo Midheaven Meticulous and highly attentive to detail, a Virgo Midheaven can indicate admiration for your hard work and sharp precision.
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
The new restaurant, a busy, lively spot with a sleek bar and attentive servers, will serve lunch and dinner and offer catering services.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024
Among the attentive crowd was KJ’s mom, Alethea, herself wearing a royal blue ’42’ jersey over an Aberdeen baseball T-shirt.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
Simple gestures like keeping your car clean and well-maintained, greeting passengers with a friendly smile, and being attentive to their needs throughout the ride can make a significant difference.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 23 May 2024
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
The new restaurant, a busy, lively spot with a sleek bar and attentive servers, will serve lunch and dinner and offer catering services.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024
Among the attentive crowd was KJ’s mom, Alethea, herself wearing a royal blue ’42’ jersey over an Aberdeen baseball T-shirt.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
Simple gestures like keeping your car clean and well-maintained, greeting passengers with a friendly smile, and being attentive to their needs throughout the ride can make a significant difference.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 23 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for attentive
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“Attentive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attentive. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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attentive
adjective
at·ten·tive
ə-ˈtent-iv
1
: paying attention
2
: thoughtful for the welfare or comfort of others : courteous
attentively
adverb
attentiveness
noun
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