B2adjectiveworkrelationships
US/əˈten.tɪv/
UK/əˈten.tɪv/
listening or watching carefully, or taking care to help someone
In context
The students were very attentive during the guest speaker's talk.
The hotel staff were friendly and attentive to every guest's needs.
An attentive driver notices danger on the road before it happens.
Words that go with attentive
adjective + preposition
- attentive toGood managers are attentive to the needs of their team.
adjective + noun
- attentive audienceShe spoke to a small but attentive audience.
- attentive serviceWe loved the restaurant's food and attentive service.
- attentive listenerA good friend is an attentive listener.
- attentive staffThe spa has calm rooms and attentive staff.
adverb + adjective
- very attentiveThe nurses were very attentive all night.