Definition of observant Observant

/ʌbzɚˈvʌnt/ - [ubzervunt] - ob•ser•vant

We found 11 definitions of observant from 4 different sources.

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What does observant mean?

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Adjective

observant - paying close attention especially to details
  attentive (often followed by `to') giving care or attention; "attentive to details"; "the nurse was attentive to her patient"; "an attentive suitor"
observant - quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
  observing
  perceptive having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment; "a perceptive eye"; "a perceptive observation"
observant - (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs; "law-abiding citizens"; "observant of the speed limit"
  law-abiding
  lawful conformable to or allowed by law; "lawful methods of dissent"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • observant (a.)
    Taking notice; viewing or noticing attentively; watchful; attentive; as, an observant spectator; observant habits.
  • observant (a.)
    Submissively attentive; obediently watchful; regardful; mindful; obedient (to); -- with of, as, to be observant of rules.
  • observant (n.)
    One who observes forms and rules.
  • observant (n.)
    A sycophantic servant.
  • observant (n.)
    An Observantine.

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