attentions
Suitor's focused efforts
Attentions in the plural usually refers to acts of courtesy, consideration, or romantic interest directed at someone: She was flattered by his attentions, The celebrity tired of the constant attentions of the press.
The word often carries a slightly old-fashioned or formal tone, especially in romantic contexts where someone pays attentions to a potential partner.
Care given to another
- nurtureSupport growth and development
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- solicitudeAttentive care and concern
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
concern · kindness · gentleness · support · compassion · empathy · assistance · helpfulness
Sustained single-minded attention
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- engrossmentTotal absorption in something
- immersionState of being submerged
- single-mindednessExclusive focus on purpose
dedication · scrutiny · observation · study · contemplation · examination · mindfulness · heed
Forward movements or progress
- flirtationPlayful romantic attention
- wooingRomantic pursuit of another
- suitorOne who seeks affection
- admirerOne who esteems another
romantic gestures · compliments · flattery · pursuit · overtures · seduction · charm · devotion
Desire to learn
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- intrigueSecret plotting or fascination
captivation · absorption · involvement · eagerness · notice · regard · heed · recognition
Careful, sustained attention
- alertnessActive mental awareness
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
guard · lookout · observation · wakefulness · readiness · wariness · caution · patrol
ministrations
Care given to another
- nurtureSupport growth and development
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- solicitudeAttentive care and concern
devotion · concern · kindness · gentleness · support · compassion · empathy · assistance · helpfulness · consideration
concentration
Sustained single-minded attention
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- engrossmentTotal absorption in something
- immersionState of being submerged
single-mindedness · dedication · scrutiny · observation · study · contemplation · examination · mindfulness · heed · notice
advances
Forward movements or progress
- flirtationPlayful romantic attention
- wooingRomantic pursuit of another
- suitorOne who seeks affection
admirer · romantic gestures · compliments · flattery · pursuit · overtures · seduction · charm · devotion · affection
curiosity
Desire to learn
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
intrigue · captivation · absorption · involvement · eagerness · notice · regard · heed · recognition · acknowledgment
watchfulness
Careful, sustained attention
- alertnessActive mental awareness
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
oversight · guard · lookout · observation · wakefulness · readiness · wariness · caution · patrol · sentinel
attentionsindifference
Lack of interest
neglect · disregard · inattention · apathy · unconcern
- pay attentionConcentrate on something
- paying attentionDirecting focus toward something
- paid attentionActively focused awareness
- attention spanConcentration time limit
- center of attentionWho everyone notices most
- full attentionTotal mental engagement