observant
AdjectiveWordNet 3.0
Adjective (3)
- paying close attention especially to details
- quick to notice; showing quick and keen perceptionSynonyms: observing
- (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs“law-abiding citizens”“observant of the speed limit”Synonyms: law-abiding
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Observant \Ob*serv"ant\, a. [L. observans, -anits, p. pr. of observare: cf. F. observant. See Observe.]
1.Taking notice; viewing or noticing attentively; watchful; carefully attentive; as, an observant spectator; observant habits. [1913 Webster]
Wandering from clime to clime observant stray'd.— Pope.[1913 Webster]
2.Submissively attentive; obediently watchful; regardful; mindful; obedient (to); -- with of, as, to be observant of rules. [1913 Webster]
We are told how observant Alexander was of his master Aristotle.— Sir K. Digby.[1913 Webster]
Observant \Ob*serv"ant\, n.
1.One who observes forms and rules. [Obs.] --Hooker. [1913 Webster]
2.A sycophantic servant. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
Silly ducking observants, That stretch their duties nicely.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
3.(R. C. Ch.) An Observantine. [1913 Webster]