observant
[ uhb-zur-vuhnt ]
/ əbˈzɜr vənt /
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
SYNONYMS FOR observant
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Origin of observant
OTHER WORDS FROM observant
ob·serv·ant·ly, adverbun·ob·serv·ant, adjectiveun·ob·serv·ant·ly, adverbWords nearby observant
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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
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