observant
observant is defined in Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913) with 4 senses, and appears in Roget's Thesaurus (1911) with 40 related terms. The full text of each entry is reproduced verbatim below.
Definitions
- 1.Submissively attentive; obediently watchful; regardful; mindful; obedient (to); -- with of, as, to be observant of rules. We are told how observant Alexander was of his master Aristotle. Sir K. Digby.
- 2.One who observes forms and rules. [Obs.] Hooker.
- 3.A sycophantic servant. [Obs.] Silly ducking observants, That stretch their duties nicely. Shak.
- 4.(R.C.Ch.) An Observantine.
Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
Synonyms
Related terms (Roget's 1911)
- abide
- acknowledge
- acknowledgment
- acquiescence
- acquit
- acquittal
- acquittance
- act
- adhere
- adhesion
- and
- carry
- cling
- compliance
- comply
- concurrence
- country
- dial
- discharge
- engagement
- exact
- execute
- execution
- faith
- faithful
- fidelity
- friend
- fulfill
- fulfillment
- good
- honorable
- into
- keep
- literal
- loyal
- make
- meet
- needle
- obedience
- obligation
Source: Roget's Thesaurus, 1911 edition (public domain, via Project Gutenberg eBook #10681).
Related questions
Reverse-dictionary questions
Definition-first questions whose answer is observant.
- What is submissively attentive; obediently watchful; regardful; mindful; obedient (to); -- with of, as, to be observant of rules. We are told how observant Alexander was of his master Aristotle. Sir K. Digby called?
- What is one who observes forms and rules. [Obs.] Hooker called?
- What is a sycophantic servant. [Obs.] Silly ducking observants, That stretch their duties nicely. Shak called?
Sources
- Definitions: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
- Synonyms & antonyms: Roget's Thesaurus, 1911 edition (public domain, via Project Gutenberg eBook #10681).
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