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   Ob·serv·ant

   /əbˈzərv(ə)nt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. quick to notice things: "her observant eye took in every detail" Similar alertsharp-eyedsharpeagle-eyedhawk-eyedwith eyes like a hawkkeen-eyedwatchfulon the lookouton the qui viveon guardattentivevigilanthypervigilantwith one's eyes open/peeled/skinnedawakeheedfulmindfulfocusedawareinformal:beady-eyednot missing a trickon the ballrare:regardfulOpposite inattentivedreamy
   • 2. adhering strictly to the rules of a particular religion, especially Judaism: "an observant Jew" Similar practicingobedientdutifulconformistconformingcommitteddevoutorthodoxlaw-abiding

   noun

   • 1. a member of a branch of the Franciscan order that followed a strict rule. historical

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a noun): from French, literally ‘watching’, present participle of observer (see observe).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishOBSERVANT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   OBSERVANT definition: good or quick at noticing things: . Learn more.

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   adjective. quick to notice or perceive; alert: Watch for traffic and stay observant as you walk, not lost in thought. Synonyms: perceptive. Antonyms: slow, dull. looking at, watching, or regarding attentively; watchful: Thousands of customers have been warned to be observant against a surge of scam letters claiming to be from the bank.

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   Definition of observant – Learner’s Dictionary. observant. adjective. uk/əbˈzɜːvənt/us. good or quick at noticing things: He's very observant. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence.

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   observant meaning, definition, what is observant: good or quick at noticing things: Learn more.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › observantobservant adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of observant adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Jun 15, 2024 · observant (comparative more observant, superlative most observant) Alert and paying close attention; watchful.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › observantsObservants Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of OBSERVANT is paying strict attention : watchful. How to use observant in a sentence.

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   ob•serv•ant (əb zûr′ vənt), adj. 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. n. an observer of law or rule. ( cap.)

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    Observant definition: quick to notice or perceive; alert. See examples of OBSERVANT used in a sentence.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › observant_nobservant, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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    What does the word observant mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word observant , five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.