attentive

[ uh-ten-tiv ]
/ əˈtɛn tɪv /

adjective

characterized by or giving attention; observant: an attentive audience.
thoughtful of others; considerate; polite; courteous: an attentive host.

Origin of attentive

1375–1425; late Middle English (Scots) < Middle French; see attent, -ive

SYNONYMS FOR attentive

1 heedful, mindful, aware, alert, awake, watchful.

ANTONYMS FOR attentive

1 indifferent, apathetic, unconcerned.

OTHER WORDS FROM attentive

Words nearby attentive

attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, attention line, attention span, attention-getting, attentive, attentively, attenuant, attenuate, attenuated virus, attenuation

British Dictionary definitions for overattentive (1 of 2)

overattentive
/ (ˌəʊvərəˈtɛntɪv) /

adjective

excessively careful to fulfil the needs and wants (of)

British Dictionary definitions for overattentive (2 of 2)

attentive
/ (əˈtɛntɪv) /

adjective

paying attention; listening carefully; observant
(postpositive often foll by to) careful to fulfil the needs or wants (of); considerate (about) she was always attentive to his needs

Derived forms of attentive

attentively, adverb attentiveness, noun