Generous vs Attentive - What's the difference?

As adjectives the difference between generous and attentive

is that generous is (obsolete) of noble birth while attentive is paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.

(en adjective)

(obsolete) Of noble birth.

Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.

Thank you for your generous words.

Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.

She's been extremely generous with her winnings.

Large, more than ample, copious.

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(en adjective)

paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely

She is an attentive listener, but does not like to talk much.

* reckful

* inattentive, reckless

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