observant

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /əbˈzɝvənt/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /əbˈzɜːvənt/

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• Hyphenation: ob‧ser‧vant

Adjective

Positive observant

Comparative more observant

Superlative most observant

1. An observant person is alert and pays close attention to their environment.
   • Synonym: alert

   The signs are all there for an observant person to see.

2. An observant Jew, Muslim, Catholic, etc. follows the rules of their religion.
   • Antonym: secular

   Observant Jews set aside the Sabbath – from Friday night to Saturday night – for worship, rest, and family activities.

Related words

• observe