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observant |
Overview of adj observant The adj observant has 3 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (2) observant -- (paying close attention especially to details) 2. observant, observing -- (quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception) 3. law-abiding, observant -- ((of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs; "law-abiding citizens"; "observant of the speed limit") Antonyms of adj observant 3 senses of observant Sense 1 observant INDIRECT (VIA attentive) -> inattentive Sense 2 observant, observing INDIRECT (VIA perceptive) -> unperceptive, unperceiving Sense 3 law-abiding, observant INDIRECT (VIA lawful) -> unlawful Similarity of adj observant 3 senses of observant Sense 1 observant => attentive (vs. inattentive) Sense 2 observant, observing => perceptive (vs. unperceptive) Sense 3 law-abiding, observant => lawful (vs. unlawful) Attributes of adj observant Familiarity of adj observant observant used as an adjective is uncommon (polysemy count = 3) Grep of adj observant nonobservant observant unobservant Overview of adj observant The adj observant has 3 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (2) observant -- (paying close attention especially to details) 2. observant, observing -- (quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception) 3. law-abiding, observant -- ((of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs; "law-abiding citizens"; "observant of the speed limit")
observant definition