noun
- a person who listens or pays attention to something
Usage: often used in literary or formal contexts
Examples
- The hearkener sat quietly in the audience, absorbing every word of the lecture.
- As a careful hearkener to advice, she made thoughtful decisions.
- The hearkener leaned forward to catch the speaker's final remarks.
- He was known as a devoted hearkener to his mentor's wisdom.
- The hearkeners in the crowd grew silent as the announcement began.