Observant: meaning, definitions and examples

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observant

 

[ ษ™bหˆzษ™หv(ษ™)nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

being attentive and perceptive

Observant means quick to notice things and paying close attention to details. Someone who is observant is good at observing and noticing things that others may overlook.

Synonyms

alert, attentive, keen, perceptive, watchful.

Examples of usage

  • He was very observant and noticed the small changes around him.
  • She is an observant individual who always picks up on subtle cues.
  • I appreciate your observant nature, as it helps us avoid potential problems.
  • Being observant is an important skill in detective work.
  • The observant student caught the mistake that others missed.

Translations

Translations of the word "observant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น observador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเคฏเคพเคจ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aufmerksam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengamat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพัั‚ะตั€ะตะถะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spostrzegawczy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆณๅฏŸๅŠ›ใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท observateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ observador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikkatli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€์ฐฐ๋ ฅ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุงู‚ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pozornรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pozornรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–„ไบŽ่ง‚ๅฏŸ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opazovalen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ athugull

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐา›ั‹ะปะฐา“ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผลŸahidษ™รงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ observador

Etymology

The word 'observant' originated from the Latin word 'observantem', which means 'watchful, careful'. It has been used in the English language since the late 16th century. The concept of being observant has always been valued in various cultures and societies for its importance in paying attention to details and being aware of one's surroundings.

See also: nonobservance, observable, observance, observantly, observation, observational, observationally, observe, observer, observers, observing, unobservant, unobserved.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,431, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.