Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: attentive
IPA transcription: [ət'ɛntɪv]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: attentive
    Meaning: (often followed by `to') giving care or attention; "attentive to details"; "the nurse was attentive to her patient"; "an attentive suitor"
Usage examples
  • Lord Fancourt was very attentive.
  • Tom became very attentive. He took me sightseeing.
  • Her attentive watch does not make her overlook her meals.
  • Although attentive, he was not tense, even during the countdown.
  • The hypnotist turned an attentive eye upon him, and continued eating.
  • To take an interest is to be on the alert, to care about, to be attentive.
  • The boys stood round him and at once bent attentive and expectant eyes upon him.
  • He had imbibed at Geneva the idea that one must always be attentive to one's aunt.
  • She went down and led them out of the sun, scolding the quadroon for not being more attentive.
  • Has not my consent been daily asked by his looks, his manner, his attentive and affectionate respect?