- quick to notice or perceive; alert: Watch for traffic and stay observant as you walk, not lost in thought.
- looking at, watching, or regarding attentively; watchful: Thousands of customers have been warned to be observant against a surge of scam letters claiming to be from the bank.
- actively following or adhering to a particular religion: In Holland during the year surveyed, there were more observant Muslims than either observant Catholics or Protestants, but not all Christians combined.
- careful in following or adhering to a particular law, custom, religious ritual, or the like (often used with of or to): He is well-versed in Jewish law, and observant of its commandments.
- a person who follows or adheres to a particular law, custom, religion, etc.
- a member of a Franciscan order that follows the strict rule of St. Francis.
- paying close attention to detail; watchful or heedful
- adhering strictly to rituals, ceremonies, laws, etc
