ATTENTIVELY

attentively

(adverb) with attention; in an attentive manner; “he listened attentively”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

attentively (comparative more attentively, superlative most attentively)

In an attentive manner.

Anagrams

• tentatively

Source: Wiktionary


ATTENTIVE

At*ten"tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. attentif.]

1. Heedful; intent; observant; regarding with care or attention.

Note: Attentive is applied to the senses of hearing and seeing, as, an attentive ear or eye; to the application of the mind, as in contemplation; or to the application of the mind, in every possible sense, as when a person is attentive to the words, and to the manner and matter, of a speaker at the same time.

2. Heedful of the comfort of others; courteous.

Syn.

– Heedful; intent; observant; mindful; regardful; circumspect; watchful.

– At*ten"tive*ly, adv.

– At*ten"tive*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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