observant

[ uhb-zur-vuhnt ]

/ əbˈzɜr vənt /

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adjective

quick to notice or perceive; alert.

looking at, watching, or regarding attentively; watchful.

careful in the observing of a law, custom, religious ritual, or the like.

noun

an observer of law or rule.

(initial capital letter) Also Ob·ser·van·tine

[ob-zur-vuhn-tin, -teen] /ɒbˈzɜr vən tɪn, -ˌtin/. a member of a Franciscan order that observes the strict rule of St. Francis.

Origin of observant

1425–75; late Middle English < French, present participle of observer. See observe, -ant

SYNONYMS FOR observant

1 perceptive.

2 attentive, heedful, mindful, aware.

3 obedient.

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ANTONYMS FOR observant

1 dull, slow.

2 heedless.

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OTHER WORDS FROM observant

ob·serv·ant·ly, adverb un·ob·serv·ant, adjective un·ob·serv·ant·ly, adverb

Words nearby observant

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Even in the most ridiculous moments, an observant, compassionate intelligence shines.

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The quirky tenor of his voice, combined with his observant, mocking tone, gelled perfectly with the screwball proceedings.

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But his own observant eyes automatically reporting on the darkening landscape checked him.

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His low 'snarling' note attracts the attention of only the observant.

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Perhaps he was a little too much engrossed in his own perplexities to be as observant as usual.

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The light-heartedness of the Celt is another feature which strikes the least observant stranger.

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The intimate yarn of the observant soldier home on leave, who could trust his listener, is superior to much one sees in print.

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British Dictionary definitions for observant

observant

/ (əbˈzɜːvənt) /

adjective

paying close attention to detail; watchful or heedful

adhering strictly to rituals, ceremonies, laws, etc

Derived forms of observant

observantly, adverb

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