English Explanatory Dictionary

observant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Alert and paying close attention; watchful.
  2. Diligently attentive in observing a law, custom, duty or principle; regardful; mindful.
  3. Practicing a religion.
noun
  1. A member of a Franciscan order that strictly observes the rules of St. Francis.

Pronunciation

/əbˈzɝvənt/ /əbˈzɜːvənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-observant.wav

Word forms

observant more observant most observant Observants

Etymology

Borrowed from French observant.

Synonyms

pious practicing religionary Allah-fearing devout devoutful frum godfearing heavenly-minded inward godly observant piteous sainted sanctimonious Observantine

Antonyms

inobservant nonobservant unobservant unobserving

Related words

inobservant

Derived words

hyperobservant nonobservant unobservant Observantism Observantist
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