attentively

[uh-ten-tiv-lee]

adverb

1. while giving attention; observantly.

   Please listen attentively.

2. while thoughtfully attending to others; politely; courteously.

   Our stay was attentively organized by the director.

Word History and Origins

Origin of attentively¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Salon

But, he added, “I will be a judge who will listen attentively to your stories.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Why am I doing this? But he reads this article, very thoughtfully, quite attentively, and he looked up and said, ‘That’s a great idea.’

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

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