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- [uh-ten-tiv-lee]
- /əˈtɛn tɪv li/
- /əˈtentɪvli/
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- [uh-ten-tiv-lee]
- /əˈtɛn tɪv li/
Definitions of attentively word
- adverb attentively while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively. 1
- adverb attentively while thoughtfully attending to others; politely; courteously: Our stay was attentively organized by the director. 1
- noun attentively In an attentive manner. 1
- adverb attentively observantly 1
- adverb attentively with concern 1
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Origin of attentively
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; Middle English; see attentive + -ly
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Parts of speech for Attentively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
attentively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for attentively
adv attentively
- warily — in a wary manner.
- delicately — fine in texture, quality, construction, etc.: a delicate lace collar.
- thoroughly — in a thorough manner or degree; completely and carefully: We will review the data thoroughly.
- laboriously — requiring much work, exertion, or perseverance: a laborious undertaking.
- gingerly — with great care or caution; warily.
adverb attentively
- assiduously — constant; unremitting: assiduous reading.
- responsively — responding especially readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc.: a responsive government.
- alertly — fully aware and attentive; wide-awake; keen: an alert mind.
- observantly — quick to notice or perceive; alert.
- intently — firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed, as the eyes or mind: an intent gaze.
Antonyms for attentively
adv attentively
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
- partially — being such in part only; not total or general; incomplete: partial blindness; a partial payment of a debt.
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
- incautious — not cautious; careless; reckless; heedless.
adverb attentively
- inconsiderate — without due regard for the rights or feelings of others: It was inconsiderate of him to keep us waiting.
- casually — happening by chance; fortuitous: a casual meeting.
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