observant Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite paying close attention especially to details
  2. adjective satellite quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
    observing.
  3. adjective satellite (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
    law-abiding.
    • law-abiding citizens
    • observant of the speed limit

WordNet

Ob*serv"ant adjective
Etymology
L. observans, -anits, p. pr. of observare: cf. F. observant. See Observe.
Definitions
  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.
Ob*serv"ant noun
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913