ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Observant

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əbˈzɝvənt/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Observant is an adjective meaning Alert and paying close attention; watchful.

Meaning

Alert and paying close attention; watchful.

More Meanings

  1. Diligently attentive in observing a law, custom, duty or principle; regardful; mindful.
  2. Practicing a religion.

Example Sentences

She is an observant Catholic who goes to church regularly.
I was normally observant of the local parking restrictions.
We are told how observant Alexander was of his master Aristotle.
The observant police officer noticed that my tax disk was out-of-date.

Synonyms for observant

Depending on context, synonyms include pious, practicing, religionary, devout, devoutful, frum.

Antonyms for observant

Common opposites include inobservant, nonobservant, unobservant, unobserving.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include attentive, observing, perceptive, lawful, law-abiding, watchful.

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