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observant

[ uhb-zur-vuhnt ]

adjective

  1. quick to notice or perceive; alert:

    Watch for traffic and stay observant as you walk, not lost in thought.

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  2. looking at, watching, or regarding attentively; watchful:

    Thousands of customers have been warned to be observant against a surge of scam letters claiming to be from the bank.

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    1. actively following or adhering to a particular religion:

      In Holland during the year surveyed, there were more observant Muslims than either observant Catholics or Protestants, but not all Christians combined.

    2. careful in following or adhering to a particular law, custom, religious ritual, or the like (often used with of or to ):

      He is well-versed in Jewish law, and observant of its commandments.

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noun

  1. a person who follows or adheres to a particular law, custom, religion, etc.
  2. Observant. Also ···پԱ [] a member of a Franciscan order that follows the strict rule of St. Francis.

observant

/ əˈɜːəԳ /

adjective

  1. paying close attention to detail; watchful or heedful
  2. adhering strictly to rituals, ceremonies, laws, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • DzˈԳٱ, adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of observant1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from French, present participle of observer “to notice, observe, watch”; observe
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Example Sentences

An observant Chino Hills resident who saw something odd in their driveway recently ended up calling sheriff’s deputies, who discovered a hidden camera disguised as fake plants.

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She’s very observant, but innocent actions turn into something dangerous to her.

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It was initially conceived as a time of fasting and penitence, not unlike Lent, during which observant Christians prepared themselves to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas.

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In My First Coup d'Etat, Mahama Jr describes himself as "an observant child with an active imagination and an unbounded curiosity".

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It never condescends to Sisters Barnes and Paxton and they always have sound rebuttals at the ready; they are also observant, smart and canny.

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