Hypertext Webster Gateway: "observant"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
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;
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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Observant \Ob*serv"ant\, n.
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.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
observant
adj 1: paying close attention especially to details
2: quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception [syn: {observing}]
3: (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and
customs; "law-abiding citizens"; "observant of the speed
limit" [syn: {law-abiding}]
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