observant

observant
Synonyms and related words:
Argus-eyed, active, advertent, agog, alert, all ears, all eyes, assiduous, attentive, aux aguets, awake, aware, careful, compliant, concentrated, conforming, conscientious, conscious, constant, custodial, deferential, devoted, devout, diligent, duteous, dutiful, eagle-eyed, earnest, ethical, faithful, finical, finicking, finicky, guarded, hawk-eyed, heedful, intense, intent, intentive, keen, keen-eyed, lidless, loyal, meticulous, mindful, moral, nice, niggling, obedient, observing, on guard, on the ball, on the job, on the lookout, on the watch, open-eared, open-eyed, openmouthed, perceptive, practicing, prudent, punctilious, punctual, regardful, respectful, scrupulous, sharp, sharp-eyed, shrewd, sleepless, thoughtful, TRUE, vigilant, wary, watchful, wide awake, with open eyes

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  • Observant — Ob*serv ant, a. [L. observans, anits, p. pr. of observare: cf. F. observant. See {Observe}.] 1. Taking notice; viewing or noticing attentively; watchful; carefully attentive; as, an observant spectator; observant habits. [1913 Webster] Wandering… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • observant — ⇒OBSERVANT, ANTE, part. prés., adj. et subst. I. Part. prés. de observer. II. Adjectif A. Qui est fidèle à l observance religieuse. Elle était d ailleurs devenue assez insensible, un peu inflexible, avec cette vie toute spirituelle qui s ajoutait …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • Observant — or observance may refer to: Making an observation Having observance of a holiday (public, religious, etc.) religious law or spiritual practice (worship, diet, taboo, etc.) Observant, Franciscan friar The Observants, one eyed ghosts in Danny… …   Wikipedia

  • observant — (adj.) c.1600, from Fr. observant, pp. of observer (see OBSERVANCE (Cf. observance)). In reference to Judaism, from 1902. As a noun from late 15c. Related: Observantly; observantness …   Etymology dictionary

  • observant — [əb zʉrv′ənt] adj. [Fr, prp. of observer,OBSERVE] 1. strict in observing, or keeping, a law, custom, duty, rule, etc.: often with of [observant of the rules of etiquette] 2. paying careful attention; keenly watchful 3. perceptive or alert 4.… …   English World dictionary

  • Observant — Ob*serv ant, n. 1. One who observes forms and rules. [Obs.] Hooker. [1913 Webster] 2. A sycophantic servant. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Silly ducking observants, That stretch their duties nicely. Shak. [1913 Webster] 3. (R. C. Ch.) An Observantine.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • observant — index alert (vigilant), circumspect, conscientious, conscious (aware), law abiding, obedient …   Law dictionary

  • observant — [adj] alert, watchful advertent, alive, attentive, bright, clear sighted*, comprehending, considering, contemplating, correct, deducing, detecting, discerning, discovering, discriminating, eager, eagle eyed*, heedful, intelligent, intentive,… …   New thesaurus

  • observant — ► ADJECTIVE 1) quick to notice things. 2) observing the rules of a religion …   English terms dictionary

  • observant — [[t]əbzɜ͟ː(r)v(ə)nt[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED 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… …   English dictionary

  • observant — ob|ser|vant [əbˈzə:vənt US ə:r ] adj 1.) good or quick at noticing things ▪ a quiet and observant person ▪ Supervisors are trained to be observant. ▪ the writer s observant eye for detail 2.) obeying laws, religious rules etc ▪ observant Jews …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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