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attentively

[ uh-ten-tiv-lee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adverb

while giving attention; observantly:
Please listen attentively.
while thoughtfully attending to others; politely; courteously:
Our stay was attentively organized by the director.

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First recorded in 1375–1425; Middle English; attentive ( def ) + -ly ( def )

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The audience is unfamiliar with most of the songs, and no-one's sure whether to absorb the performance attentively, or sing along and dance.

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Other visitors sit attentively, following the step-by-step tutorials on how to use a drum machine or create a sample.

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The dog clamored to a community deck, overlooking the Morrison, attentively watching the building.

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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.

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I found myself at times closing my eyes and listening attentively, as though to a radio drama.

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