Observant
/əbˈzɝvənt/ adj, noun
adj, noun ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A member of a Franciscan order that strictly observes the rules of St. Francis.
Adjective
- 1 Alert and paying close attention; watchful.
"The observant police officer noticed that my tax disk was out-of-date."
- 2 Diligently attentive in observing a law, custom, duty or principle; regardful; mindful.
"I was normally observant of the local parking restrictions."
- 3 Practicing a religion.
"She is an observant Catholic who goes to church regularly."
Adjective
- 1 paying close attention especially to details wordnet
- 2 (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs wordnet
- 3 quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception wordnet
Example
More examples"He is very observant of his duties."
Etymology
Borrowed from French observant.