Definitions for Observant

Observant ob·serv·ant

Spelling: [uh b-zur-vuh nt]
IPA: /əbˈzɜr vənt/

Observant is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 772 anagrams from letters in Observant (abenorstv).

Definitions for Observant

noun

  1. an observer of law or rule.
  2. (initial capital letter). Also, Observantine [ob-zur-vuh n-tin, -teen] /ɒbˈzɜr vən tɪn, -ˌtin/ (Show IPA). a member of a Franciscan order that observes the strict rule of St. Francis.

adjective

  1. quick to notice or perceive; alert.
  2. looking at, watching, or regarding attentively; watchful.
  3. careful in the observing of a law, custom, religious ritual, or the like.

Origin of Observant

1425-75; late Middle English French, present participle of observer. See observe, -ant

Examples for Observant

The observant trio had noticed an additional cause for uneasiness.

The doctor, observant and self-possessed, muttered, "He is very capable of that."

Even in the most ridiculous moments, an observant, compassionate intelligence shines.

Venus was the quiet one: pensive and observant of everything around her.

Really quippy, relevant, observant, and, daresay, relatable dialogue.

Once, when I spent a semester teaching in America, I had several very worldly students who had never met an observant Jew before.

We have been petting the children, and, like other children, these are a trifle too observant.

At least one of the three ladies possessed an observant mind.

And if I were to be at all observant of him, it must be from fear, not love.

Kamala's character will struggle to exist in her observant Muslim family.

Word Value for Observant
Scrable

14

Words with friends

17

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