hearers

Those who listen

Hearers are people who hear something—an audience receiving spoken words.

The term appears most often in religious contexts, where it distinguishes those who merely listen from those who act: Be doers of the word, not hearers only.

Outside such settings, listeners or audience is more common.

audience

listeners

Those who attend aurally

spectatorsThose who observe events
crowdLarge public gathering
assemblyConstructing from components

congregation · attendees · gathering · onlookers · viewers · public · gallery · patrons · followers · throng

attentive

focused

Directing attention narrowly

alertWarning or watchfulness
engagedPledged to marry
absorbedTook in fully

intent · heedful · aware · concentrated · vigilant · responsive · attuned · interested · watchful · earnest

perceptive

empathetic

Feeling what others feel

understandingMental comprehension of something
intuitiveKnown without reasoning
insightfulHaving penetrating discernment

discerning · sensitive · receptive · mindful · astute · perspicacious · keen · comprehending · grasping · appreciative

confidential

confidants

Trusted secret-keepers

counselorsPeople who provide guidance
advisorsThose who give counsel
therapistsMental health professionals

mediators · interviewers · confessors · sounding boards · sympathizers · supporters · friends · companions · mentors · elders

hearers

listeners

focused

empathetic

confidants

hearers

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