The meaning of OBSERVANT is paying strict attention : watchful. How to use observant in a sentence.

observant adjective (OBEYING) careful in obeying laws, rules, or customs: observant of cultural traditions (Definition of observant from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © …

Definition of observant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

observant (əbˈzɜːvənt) adj 1. paying close attention to detail; watchful or heedful

OBSERVANT definition: quick to notice or perceive; alert. See examples of observant used in a sentence.

Someone who is observant pays a lot of attention to things and notices more about them than most people do. That's a marvellous description, Mrs Drummond. You're unusually observant. …

Dec 11, 2025 · observant (comparative more observant, superlative most observant) Alert and paying close attention; watchful.

There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word observant, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

A particularly observant child, he noticed even the slightest changes in the classroom. Good reporters are keenly observant of everything around them. The family is strictly observant.

If you're observant, you’re paying close attention to the details. If you're really observant, you would notice the little blob of mustard on your boss's jacket and brush it off for him before he …