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Definition of observant

observant

/əbˈzɜːrvənt/
ob · ser · vant
Adverb:observantly
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observant Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Quick to notice or perceive things; paying close and careful attention to details.

Example

"An observant hiker noticed the subtle change in the clouds and suggested turning back before the storm hit."

2

Adhering strictly or faithfully to rules, customs, laws, or religious practices.

Example

"The community remains strictly observant of traditional holiday customs and dietary laws."

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• Rhymes for observant

• Nearby Words

observable
observably
observance
observant
observantly
observation
observational

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Old French observant, from Latin observans, the present participle of observare ('to watch over, heed, or keep'), formed from ob- ('over') and servare ('to watch, keep safe').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Observant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/observant
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