Word Finder - attentive

definition

Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.

example

She is an attentive listener, but does not like to talk much.

definition

Courteous; mindful.

example

a husband attentive to his wife's needs

He was attentive and understanding.

He is very attentive to her.

He set down his box and smiled at his attentive audience.

The boy seemed attentive in spite of his muteness so Dean resumed sweeping up needles with his hand and continued to chatter.

But your cousin, Drubetskoy, is also very attentive to her.

The latter was very attentive to Anna Pavlovna because he wanted to be appointed director of one of the educational establishments for young ladies.

Alex divided his attention between a very attentive Destiny and a reserved Carmen.

Yancey was an attentive date, always knowing exactly what to say and do.

He was attentive as Betsy and I explained our wedding plans and his hosts talked about Martha's pregnancy.

She couldn't have found a more attentive or protective husband.

When they were all seated and attentive, she began with the orientation she had been memorizing for the last two weeks.

Fortunately the birds soon become tame in confinement, and a little patience will enable an attentive observer to satisfy himself as to the process, the result of which at first seems almost as unaccountable as that of a clever conjuring trick.

Outside the school, the inclusive educator is especially attentive to the needs of the families of SMSD.

So that was why he was so attentive.

Among the revelations put forth in Mecca there is a considerable number of (for the most part) short suras, which strike every attentive reader as being the oldest.

From Bedford he rode every year to London, and preached there to large and attentive congregations.

Both ladies were very attentive to all our needs.

The audience seemed particularly attentive whenever she was on stage.

All of the staff are highly attentive with an attitude of, " What do you, the customer, actually want?

Apparently the shows got better in the last two hours if you could stay attentive that long.

Internally, she is a nice vessel, kept spotless by her attentive crew.

In addition to such possible complications of AD as eye disorders and skin infections, parents must also be attentive to signs of long-term side effects caused by medications or other forms of treatment for the AD.

Recently though, my attentive fellow has become very absentee-like, he hardly ever calls.

They can be very attentive lovers since they have a great attention to detail.

Males with a sun or Mars in Virgo tend to be a bit more attentive to their hygiene, but the issue is completely non-negotiable when it comes to their choice in females.

Indeed, he's keen on details and is highly attentive, but his heart only burns with excitement when a job is well done.

You won't find a more attentive host or one more gracious.

Attentive and devoted, Pisces will do everything within his power to take care of you and see to your every need.

As always, be attentive to your body's feedback.

These temples to beauty provide plush robes, soft music, comfortable seating and attentive service.

The staff is "ultra-friendly" at this mom-and-pop, prompt and attentive, buzzing around to refill coffee in a homey setting.

It has a relaxing atmosphere and an attentive staff.

The staff is attentive, and prices are affordable, considering the quality of the food.

Moro's is very small and does not accept reservations, but once you sit down, the service is extremely attentive.

She couldn't say he was less attentive - on the contrary.

When they are being trained they must remain fully attentive.

The waitress wore a black dress, white pinny and bob cap, the service was friendly and attentive, and breakfast superb... .

Under the paternal eye the education of young Timur was such that at the age of twenty he had not only become an adept in manly outdoor exercises but had earned the reputation of being an attentive reader of the Koran.

Paley displays little or no spirituality of feeling; but this is a matter in which one age is apt to misjudge another, and Paley was at least practically benevolent and conscientiously attentive to his parish duties.

Pierre looked again at the companion's pale, delicate face with its black eyes and peculiar mouth, and something near to him, long forgotten and more than sweet, looked at him from those attentive eyes.

The key to applying runway makeup is to be attentive to your features.

You have to be fast and attentive and make sure that you don't give the wrong food to your customers.

For those who just want to relax for a day or two, envision luxury accommodations, spas, attentive staff, scenic vistas and bountiful buffets.

Even though the place is busy, the staff is attentive and the wine list is given to you.

Concerned and attentive parents and school counselors should be on the alert for indications of possible gang membership in at-risk youth.

They also are very attentive to the human face, especially when the face is talking.

During the first month or so of our courtship, he was attentive, he called once a day just to say hi and he took me on some beautiful dates.

Although sitting up straight may indicate that a person is attentive and eager to participate, some people sit with a stiffened back because it is comfortable and takes pressure off the lower back.

Be interested, attentive and open to learning about them.

While some find it distasteful, there are many younger women who appreciate the idea of a wealthy and attentive man to give them gifts, take them on expensive dates, or even simply take care of all their needs.