Meaning & use
attentive
Paying close attention to someone or something; observant and mindful of details or needs.
See it in a sentence
The attentive waiter refilled our glasses before we even had to ask.
Attentive students noticed the small error the teacher had made on the board.
A note on using this word
Attentive often implies care for others' needs, not just focus, as in an attentive host or an attentive listener.
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Words with an opposite meaning
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