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Advertent

Advertent \Ad*vert"ent\, a. [L. advertens, -entis, p. pr. of advertere. See Advert.] Attentive; heedful; regardful.
--Sir M. Hale. -- Ad*vert"ent*ly, adv.

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advertent

a. 1 attentive. 2 Not inadvertent; intentional.

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advertent

adj. giving attention [syn: heedful]

Usage examples of "advertent".

Drawing an in advertent sharp breath, he watched as she slid onto the bed, slipping off the boots before pulling her feet onto the top of the spread.