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adjective
- 1. quick to notice or perceive things: "her observant eye took in every detail" Similar Opposite
- 2. adhering strictly to the rules of a particular religion, especially Judaism: "an observant Jew" Similar
noun
- 1. a member of a branch of the Franciscan order that followed a strict rule. historical
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OBSERVANT definition: 1. good or quick at noticing things: 2. obeying religious rules or customs: 3. good or quick at…. Learn more.
Apr 3, 2012 · 1. a. : paying strict attention : watchful. an observant spectator. b. : keen, perceptive. observant of the mistakes of others. Good reporters are keenly observant of everything around them. 2. : careful in observing rites, laws, or customs : mindful. pious and religiously observant families Sidney Hook. always observant of the amenities.
observant. /əbˈzʌrvənt/ /ɒbˈzʌvɪnt/ IPA guide. If you're observant, you’re paying close attention to the details. If you're really observant, you would notice the little blob of mustard on your boss's jacket and brush it off for him before he goes to his business dinner.
adjective. us / əbˈzɝː.v ə nt / uk / əbˈzɜː.v ə nt / observant adjective (NOTICING) Add to word list. C2 approving. good or quick at noticing things: "That's a new dress, isn't it?" "Yes, you are observant!" SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Perceptive. acuteness. antenna. catch. eagle-eyed. gimlet. have an eye for something idiom.
Observant definition: quick to notice or perceive; alert. See examples of OBSERVANT used in a sentence.
1. adjective. Someone who is observant pays a lot of attention to things and notices more about them than most people do. That's a marvellous description, Mrs Drummond. You're unusually observant. An observant doctor can often detect depression from expression, posture, and movement.
1. quick to notice or perceive; alert. 2. looking at, watching, or regarding attentively. 3. careful in the observing of a law, religious ritual, custom, or the like. [1425–75; late Middle English < Middle French, present participle of observer. See observe, -ant] ob•serv′ant•ly, adv.
Definition of observant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
OBSERVANT definition: good or quick at noticing things: . Learn more.
Jun 15, 2024 · observant (comparative more observant, superlative most observant) Alert and paying close attention; watchful.
