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attentively

[uh-ten-tiv-lee] / əˈtɛn tɪv li /
ADVERB
carefully
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anxiously conscientiously correctly deliberately delicately discreetly faithfully fully gingerly laboriously meticulously precisely prudently rigorously scrupulously thoroughly thoughtfully warily
WEAK
circumspectly concernedly dependably exactly fastidiously guardedly heedfully honorably in detail particularly providently punctiliously regardfully reliably solicitously trustily uprightly vigilantly watchfully with forethought with reservations
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inadequately incompletely partially uncarefully
WEAK
carelessly incautiously thoughtlessly
ADVERB
intently
Synonyms
STRONGEST
closely keenly
WEAK
fixedly hard searchingly sharply steadily watchfully
Antonyms
WEAK
distractedly
ADVERB
lovingly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admiringly affectionately earnestly fondly longingly passionately respectfully reverently thoughtfully warmly zealously
WEAK
adoringly appreciatively ardently considerately devotedly dotingly endearingly enrapturedly fervently generously impassionedly kindly loyally rapturously yearningly
ADVERB
politely
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amiably cordially gently graciously kindly respectfully tactfully
STRONG
courteously
WEAK
affably agreeably benignantly charmingly civilly compassionately concernedly considerately elegantly gallantly gracefully ingratiatingly kindheartedly sociably solicitously urbanely winningly
ADVERB
respectfully
Synonyms
STRONGEST
politely
WEAK
ceremoniously considerately courteously decorously regardfully reverentially with due respect
Antonyms
WEAK
disrespectfully impudently rudely
ADVERB
well
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accurately adequately carefully closely completely correctly effectively efficiently fully nicely properly smoothly strongly successfully thoroughly
WEAK
ably adeptly admirably agreeably capitally commendably competently conscientiously excellently expertly famously favorably in a satisfactory manner irreproachably proficiently profoundly rightly satisfactorily skillfully soundly splendidly suitably with skill
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inadequately incompletely incorrectly insufficiently mistakenly partially wrongly
WEAK
badly incapably unpleasantly

Example Sentences

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Grier, who sold her CPA practice a few years ago to become a financial adviser, found that listening attentively enabled her to forge a connection with jittery taxpayers.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

"President Trump was listening attentively and running the entire three-hour marathon cabinet meeting," Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement to AFP on Wednesday.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

Seema pretends to listen attentively until neither she nor we can take it anymore.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

Dozens of school groups are listening attentively to guides about their city’s colourful history while a queue forms around the altar to make a wish.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2024

Matty had arrived at the homeplace the night before to find the blind man preparing for bed and listening attentively to the low collective moan, clearly a large number of people grieving.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.