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attentive

at·ten·tive [ ə téntiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. paying attention: listening or watching carefully and with concentration

2. considerate or responsive: behaving toward somebody in a way that shows special regard or affection

[14th century. < French attentif< atendre (see attend)]

at·ten·tive·ly adverb
at·ten·tive·ness noun
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