ob|serv´ant|ly

ob|serv´ant|ly
ob|serv|ant «uhb ZUR vuhnt», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. quick to notice; observing; watchful: »

If you are observant in the fields and woods, you will find many flowers that others fail to notice. He was observant and thoughtful, and given to asking sagacious questions (John Galt).

 SYNONYM(S): heedful, regardful, attentive.
2. careful in observing (a law, rule, or custom); properly mindful: »

A careful driver is observant of the traffic rules. No man…could have been more observant of religious rites (John L. Motley).

 SYNONYM(S): aware, cognizant.
╂[< noun]
–n.
1. a person who is strict in observing a law, rule, or custom.
2. an observer: »

The nonparticipant observant remains aloof, and describes the [subjects'] behavior by time intervals (Emory S. Bogardus).

3. Obsolete. a dutiful follower; obsequious attendant.
╂[< Latin observāns, -antis, present participle of observāre observe]
–ob|serv´ant|ly, adverb.

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