Associations to the word «Observant»

Wiktionary

OBSERVANT, adjective. Alert and paying close attention; watchful.
OBSERVANT, adjective. Diligently attentive in observing a law, custom, duty or principle; regardful; mindful.
OBSERVANT, noun. A member of a Franciscan order that strictly observes the rules of St. Francis.

Dictionary definition

OBSERVANT, adjective. Paying close attention especially to details.
OBSERVANT, adjective. Quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception.
OBSERVANT, adjective. (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs; "law-abiding citizens"; "observant of the speed limit".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats