Meaning & use
observant
Quick to notice things, especially small details that others might overlook.
See it in a sentence
The observant waiter noticed the empty glass before we even asked for a refill.
An observant reader will catch the clue hidden in the story's first chapter.
A note on using this word
Observant can also describe someone who strictly follows the rules of their religion, as in an observant Muslim.
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Words with an opposite meaning
obliviousinattentive
Another way to use it
2. adjective
Strictly following the rules and practices of a religion.
His observant grandparents attended synagogue every Saturday without fail.
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