ATTENTIVE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word ATTENTIVE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ATTENTIVE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Attentive

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

late Middle English: from Old French attentif, -ive, from atendre ‘give one's attention to’ (see attend)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: əˈtɛntɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:

paying close attention to something

Short Definition:

paying close attention to something

Examples:
  • never before had she had such an attentive audience
  • they should be more attentive to the needs of customers

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