adj.
Paying close attention; mindful. See synonyms at careful.
heedfully heed'ful·ly adv.
heedfulness heed'ful·ness n.
heedful
Dictionary:
heed·ful (hēd'fəl)  |
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adjective
- Concentrating the mental powers on something: attentive, intent, regardful. Idioms: allearseyes. See excite/bore/interest.
- Cautiously attentive: careful, mindful, observant, watchful. See careful/careless.
- Tending toward awareness and appreciation: conscious, mindful, observant. See awareness/unawareness.
| Antonyms: heedful |
adj
Definition: attentive
Antonyms: heedless, inattentive
| WordNet: heedful |
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The adjective has 3 meanings:
Meaning #1:
taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention
Synonyms: attentive, thoughtful
Antonym: heedless (meaning #1)
Meaning #2:
cautiously attentive
Synonym: careful
Meaning #3:
giving attention
Synonym: advertent
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