- observant⇄adj. 1. quick to notice; observing; watchful.
Ex. If you are observant in the fields and woods, you will find many flowers that others fail to notice. He was observant and thoughtful, and given to asking sagacious questions (John Galt).
(SYN - observant⇄adv. observantly.
- observant⇄noun 1. a person who is strict in observing a law, rule, or custom.
2. an observer.
Ex. The nonparticipant observant remains aloof, and describes the [subjects'] behavior by time intervals (Emory S. Bogardus).
3. (Obsolete.) a dutiful - observant⇄observant, adjective, noun.