Definition of OBSERVANT

observant

Adjective Satellite

  • paying close attention especially to details
  • quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
  • (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
    • "observant of the speed limit"

Adj

  • Alert and paying close attention; watchful.
  • Diligently attentive in observing a law, custom, duty or principle; regardful; mindful.

Examples

  • I was normally observant of the local parking restrictions.
  • The observant police officer noticed that my tax disk was out-of-date.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French observant.

Synonyms

law-abiding, observing

Scrabble Score: 14

observant: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
observant: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
observant: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

observant: valid Words With Friends Word