1. paying close attention; alert and focused
2. considerate and helpful toward others

Examples

• The attentive student took detailed notes during the lecture.
• She was very attentive to her elderly neighbor’s needs.
• The waiter was attentive and refilled our glasses promptly.
• An attentive driver notices changes in traffic patterns.
• The nurse was attentive to every patient’s concerns.
• He listened with an attentive expression on his face.
• The attentive audience applauded enthusiastically after each performance.