Attentive
Attentive adjective - Given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others.
Usage example: an attentive neighbor who helps out whenever and wherever she spots a need
Deferential is a synonym for attentive in courteous topic. In some cases you can use "Deferential" instead an adjective "Attentive".
Nearby Words: attention, attentively
Deferential
Deferential adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.
Attentive is a synonym for deferential in courteous topic. Sometimes you can use "Attentive" instead an adjective "Deferential", if it concerns topics such as obsequious.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- devoted and attentive
- devoted and deferential
- kind and attentive
- kind and deferential
- gracious and attentive
- gracious and deferential
- polite and attentive
- polite and deferential
- considerate and attentive
- considerate and deferential
- obliging and attentive
- obliging and deferential
- accommodating and attentive
- accommodating and deferential
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