əˈtentiv, -ēv also aˈ- or -əv adjective
Etymology: Middle English attentif, from Middle French atentif, from atente expectation (from Old French, from feminine of assumed atent, past participle of Old French atendre to attend, direct the attention to) + -if -ive — more at attend
1. : regarding with care or attention : heedful , observant , intent
certain of an attentive ear and reasonable counsel — W.S.Maugham
2. : heedful of the comfort of others : courteous , polite
his behavior to us … was more than civil; it was really attentive — Jane Austen
3. : paying attentions (as in courting)
• at·ten·tive·ly -ə̇vlē, -li adverb