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View usage for: (əbzɜːʳvənt) 1. adjectiveSomeone who is observant pays a lot of attention to things and notices more about them than most people do. That's a marvellous description, Mrs Drummond. You're unusually observant. An observant doctor can often detect depression from expression, posture, and movement. Synonyms: attentive, quick, alert, perceptive More Synonyms of observant 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]An observant follower of a religion performs all the duties that his or her religion requires. ...a profoundly observant Islamic country. Synonyms: devout, godly, holy, orthodox More Synonyms of observant observant in British English (əbˈzɜːvənt) adjective1. paying close attention to detail; watchful or heedful 2. adhering strictly to rituals, ceremonies, laws, etc Also (rare): observative Derived forms observantly (obˈservantly) adverb observant in American English (əbˈzɜrvənt) adjective1. strict in observing, or keeping, a law, custom, duty, rule, etc. often with of observant of the rules of etiquette 2. paying careful attention; keenly watchful 4. Judaism designating or of a person who adheres strictly to traditional religious practices noun [O-]5. former name for Friar Minor Derived forms observantly (obˈservantly) adverb Word origin Fr, prp. of observer, observe Examples of 'observant' in a sentenceobservant It was bleak and funny and tellingly observant.It is clear he was an observant and witty writer before he married millions.He is earnest in conversation, his eyes wide and observant.The writing is witty, observant and supremely intelligent.He had a wide open face, a fresh complexion with very few lines and youthful observant eyes.The best memoirs are funny and acutely observant, throwing open the curtains onto a lost place and time.His attention to detail and observant eye make his stories stand apart from the rest of the crowd, not his suffering.But my American friend was sharply observant of our British culture.Their comments to the bakers are very funny, observant and well-timed.She's also very observant and witty, and he adores that.It's funny, observant and clear of purpose.This relaxed, sharply observant book will no doubt be sneered at by academics, which is another reason for reading it. In other languagesobservant British English: observant / əbˈzɜːvənt/ ADJECTIVE Someone who is observant pays a lot of attention to things and notices more about them than most people do. That's a marvellous description -- you're unusually observant. - American English: observant
- Arabic: قَوِي الـمُلَاحَظَةُ
- Brazilian Portuguese: observador
- Chinese: 观察力敏锐的
- Croatian: pronicav
- Czech: všímavý
- Danish: opmærksom
- Dutch: opmerkzaam
- European Spanish: observador
- Finnish: tarkkaavainen
- French: observateur
- German: aufmerksam
- Greek: παρατηρητικός
- Italian: osservatore
- Japanese: 観察力の鋭い
- Korean: 잘 지켜보고 있는
- Norwegian: oppmerksom
- Polish: uważny
- European Portuguese: observador
- Romanian: atent
- Russian: наблюдательный
- Latin American Spanish: observador
- Swedish: observant
- Thai: ช่างสังเกต
- Turkish: gözlemci
- Ukrainian: спостережливий
- Vietnamese: hay để ý
Chinese translation of 'observant' adj -
观(觀)察力敏锐(銳)的 (guānchálì mǐnruì de)
Definition quick to notice details around one An observant doctor can detect symptoms from expression and posture. Synonyms quick concentrating wide-awake sharp-eyed eagle-eyed keen-eyed on your toes heedful Opposites unobservant , vague , distracted , preoccupied , indifferent , negligent , dreamy , heedless , inattentive This is a profoundly observant Islamic country. Additional synonymsDefinition watchful and attentive He had been spotted by an alert neighbour. Synonyms attentive, careful, awake, wary, vigilant, perceptive, watchful, ready, on the lookout, circumspect, observant, on guard, wide-awake, on your toes, on the watch, keeping a weather eye on, heedfulDefinition cautious in attitude or action One has to be extremely careful when dealing with these people. Synonyms cautious, painstaking, scrupulous, fastidious, circumspect, punctilious (formal), chary, heedful, thoughtful, discreetDefinition deeply religious a learned and godly preacher Synonyms devout, religious, holy, righteous, pious, good, saintly, god-fearing Additional synonymsSynonyms careful, cautious, wary, prudent, attentive, vigilant, mindful, watchful, circumspect, observant, charyDefinition (of a person) religious and leading a virtuous life The local people think of him as a holy man. Synonyms devout, godly, religious, pure, divine, faithful, righteous, pious, virtuous, hallowed, saintly, god-fearing Definition being aware of and taking into account We must be mindful of the consequences of selfishness. Synonyms aware, careful, conscious, alert, sensible, wary, thoughtful, attentive, respectful, watchful, alive to, cognizant, chary, heedful, regardfulDefinition conforming to traditional or established standards in religion, behaviour, or attitudes orthodox Jews Synonyms conformist, conservative, traditional, strict, devout, observant, doctrinal Definition observant a very perceptive critique of Wordsworth Synonyms observant, acute, intelligent, discerning, quick, aware, sharp, sensitive, alert, penetrating, discriminating, shrewd, responsive, astute, intuitive, insightful, percipient, perspicacious (formal) Definition religious or devout He was brought up by pious relatives. Synonyms religious, godly, devoted, spiritual, holy, dedicated, righteous, devout, saintly, God-fearing, reverentDefinition feeling or expressing reverence the reverent hush of a rapt audience Synonyms respectful, awed, solemn, deferential, loving, humble, adoring, devout, pious, meek, submissive, reverential Definition on the watch for trouble or danger Police warned the public to be vigilant and report anything suspicious. Synonyms watchful, alert, on the lookout, careful, cautious, attentive, circumspect, wide awake, on the alert, on your toes, wakeful, on your guard, on the watch, on the qui vive, Argus-eyed, keeping your eyes peeled or skinned (informal) Definition carefully observing everything that happens Children swam at the pool, under the watchful eye of the lifeguards. Synonyms alert, attentive, vigilant, observant, guarded, suspicious, wary, on the lookout, circumspect, wide awake, on your toes, on your guard, on the watch, on the qui vive, heedful |