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attentively

/əˈtɛn.tɪv.li/
at · ten · tive · ly
Adjective:attentive
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• adverb

1

In a manner that pays close, careful, or focused attention.

Example

"The students listened attentively as the guest lecturer explained the principles of quantum mechanics."

2

In a polite, considerate, and helpful manner toward the needs or comfort of others.

Example

"The host waited on his guests attentively throughout the evening."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'attentive' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', deriving from Old French 'atentif' and Latin 'attendere' (literally 'to stretch toward', from 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'tendere' meaning 'to stretch').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Attentively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/attentively
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