attentive

Adjective

• (often followed by `to') giving care or attention
  • "attentive to details"
  • "the nurse was attentive to her patient"
  • "an attentive suitor"
• taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

Adj

• Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.
• Courteous; mindful.

Examples

• a husband attentive to his wife’s needs
• She is an attentive listener, but does not like to talk much.

Synonyms

heedful, paying attention, thoughtful, audient, mindful, reckful

Antonyms

heedless, inattentive, reckless

Related Words

alert, wary, watchful