American English

How to pronounce observant

adjectiveB2
uhbZERvnt

/əbˈzɚ.vn̩t̚/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Good at noticing small details and what is happening around you.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Good at noticing small details and what is happening around you.

She is very observant and noticed the small scratch on the table.

Common phrases & grammar

highly observant · an observant eye

adjectiveless common

Following the rules and practices of a religion.

He comes from an observant Jewish family.

Common phrases & grammar

observant Muslim · observant Jew