Meaning of OBSERVANT
| Pronunciation: | | ub'zurvunt
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- [adj] paying close attention especially to details
- [adj] (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs; "law-abiding citizens"; "observant of the speed limit"
- [adj] quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
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| | Synonyms: | | attentive, law-abiding, lawful, observing, perceptive |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Ob*serv"ant\, a. [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.) An Observantine.
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