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Definition of: attentive
(ə·ten′tiv) adjective
1. Of, pertaining to, giving, or showing attention; observant; thoughtful.
2. Courteous; gallant; polite. See synonyms under OBSEQUIOUS, THOUGHTFUL.
— at·ten′tive·ly adverb
— at·ten′tive·ness noun
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