adjective
observant
uhb-ZUR-vuhnt
adjective
1
Quick to notice things; alert and watchful.
"An observant shopper spotted the mistake on the receipt."
2
Carefully following the rules or practices of a religion.
"They come from an observant Jewish family."
How to Use Observant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGood at noticing details, or strict about following religious practice.
Common pairings
observant eye
observant of tradition
Word Forms
more observant comparative, Observants plural, most observant superlative
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Etymology
Borrowed from French observant, from the same root as observe.