open-eared
Definition
Adjective: Describing a person who is attentive and receptive to listening, especially with a willingness to hear and consider what is being said.
Usage Examples
- (She listens carefully and without bias.)
- (Students were urged to listen attentively to each other.)
Advanced Usage
- "to listen open-eared": to listen with full attention and receptiveness.
- He listened open-eared to the speaker's every word. (He was completely focused and receptive.)
Variants and Related Words
- Open-earedness (noun): the quality of being attentive and receptive in listening.
- Her open-earedness made her a trusted confidante. (Her willingness to listen carefully earned trust.)
Synonyms
- Attentive: paying close attention to what is being said.
- Receptive: willing to consider or accept new ideas or suggestions.
- Heedful: giving careful attention to what is heard.
Related Idioms
All ears: fully listening and paying attention.
- When he began to explain the plan, we were all ears. (We listened very attentively.)
Lend an ear: to listen carefully and sympathetically.
- She lent an ear to her friend's problems. (She listened with understanding and care.)