attentive
Translation
attentive, observant, considerate
Examples
He was an attentive student.
He was an attentive student.
She is always attentive to the needs of others.
She is always attentive to the needs of others.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) attentive ((to sb./sth.)) to be helpful and take care of sb./sth. She is always attentive to the needs of others.
Similar Words
Synonyms: observant, alert, considerate; Antonyms: inattentive, distracted
Etymology
From the noun 'attention' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ive'. It means 'full of attention'.
Memory Tips
An 'attentive' person is someone who gives you their full 'attention'. Link the two words in your mind.