OBSERVANT

observant

(adjective) paying close attention especially to details

observant, law-abiding

(adjective) (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs; “law-abiding citizens”; “observant of the speed limit”

observant, observing

(adjective) quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

observant (comparative more observant, superlative most observant)

Alert and paying close attention; watchful.

Diligently attentive in observing a law, custom, duty or principle; regardful; mindful.

Antonyms

• nonobservant

• unobservant

Anagrams

• bevatrons, obversant

Noun

Observant (plural Observants)

A member of a Franciscan order that strictly observes the rules of St. Francis.

Synonyms

• Observantine

Anagrams

• bevatrons, obversant

Source: Wiktionary

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Ob*serv"ant, a. Etym: [L. observans, -anits, p. pr. of observare: cf. F. observant. See Observe.]

1. Taking notice; viewing or noticing attentively; watchful; attentive; as, an observant spectator; observant habits. Wandering from clime to clime observant stray'd. Pope.

2. Submissively attentive; obediently watchful; regardful; mindful; obedient (to); -- with of, as, to be observant of rules. We are told how observant Alexander was of his master Aristotle. Sir K. Digby.

Ob*serv"ant, n.

1. One who observes forms and rules. [Obs.] Hooker.

2. A sycophantic servant. [Obs.] Silly ducking observants, That stretch their duties nicely. Shak.

3. (R.C.Ch.)

Definition: An Observantine.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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