NYT Dictionary

ATTENTIVE

/əˈtɪntɪv/

Adjectiveat-TEN-tiveat-ten-tive · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023

Meaning

Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English attentif, attentijf, from Old French attentif.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

audientheedfulmindfulreckfulthoughtfulaccommodatingaccurateadvertentaffable agile

Antonyms

inattentiverecklessheedless

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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