Thesaurus: observant

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1. a. Taking notice; viewing or noticing attentively; watchful; attentive; as, an observant spectator; observant habits.
2. a. Submissively attentive; obediently watchful; regardful; mindful; obedient (to); -- with of, as, to be observant of rules.
3. n. One who observes forms and rules.
4. n. A sycophantic servant.
5. n. An Observantine.
6. adj. paying close attention especially to details
7. adj. quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
8. adj. (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
9. 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. 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.
10. j:100 s. paying close attention especially to details s. quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception