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attentive

/əˈtɛntɪv/adjective

Watching, listening, or caring for something closely and carefully.

Example sentences

  • “The attentive waiter refilled our glasses before we asked.”
  • “Please stay attentive during the safety briefing.”

Takes "to": attentive to detail, attentive to guests. Reviews of restaurants lean on "attentive service".

Synonyms for attentive

Antonyms

  • careless
  • distracted
  • neglectful

Find it in: Positive words, Words to describe a person.

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