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observant
[ uhb-zur-vuhnt ]
adjective
- quick to notice or perceive; alert:
Watch for traffic and stay observant as you walk, not lost in thought.
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- 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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- 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.
- 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
- a person who follows or adheres to a particular law, custom, religion, etc.
- Observant. Also ···پԱ [] a member of a Franciscan order that follows the strict rule of St. Francis.
observant
/ əˈɜːəԳ /
adjective
- paying close attention to detail; watchful or heedful
- adhering strictly to rituals, ceremonies, laws, etc
Derived Forms
- DzˈԳٱ, adverb
Other yvlogs From
- Dz··Գ· adverb
- ܲ·Dz··Գ adjective
- un·Dz··Գ· adverb
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of observant1
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.
She’s very observant, but innocent actions turn into something dangerous to her.
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.
In My First Coup d'Etat, Mahama Jr describes himself as "an observant child with an active imagination and an unbounded curiosity".
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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