attentive
Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.
Word facts
Definition of Attentive
Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.
Example sentences
- 1
She is an attentive listener, but does not like to talk much.
- 2
a husband attentive to his wife's needs
Antonyms for Attentive
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FAQ
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How many syllables does attentive have?
Attentive has 3 syllables: att·ent·ive. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.
What part of speech is attentive?
Attentive is used as a adjective. As an adjective, it describes or modifies a noun.
What are synonyms for attentive?
Words with similar meanings to attentive include audient, mindful, reckful. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.
How do you use attentive in a sentence?
Example: "She is an attentive listener, but does not like to talk much."
What words start with the same letter as attentive?
Attentive starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does attentive have?
Attentive has 9 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.