observantly
adjective
1.
quick to notice or perceive; alert.
2.
looking at, watching, or regarding attentively; watchful.
3.
careful in the observing of a law, custom, religious ritual, or the like.
noun
4.
an observer of law or rule.
5.
( initial capital letter ) . Also, Ob·ser·van·tine 
[ob-zur-vuh
n-tin, -teen] . a member of a Franciscan order that observes the strict rule of St. Francis.
[ob-zur-vuhn-tin, -teen] . a member of a Franciscan order that observes the strict rule of St. Francis. 00:10
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observant (əbˈzɜːvənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | paying close attention to detail; watchful or heedful |
| 2. | adhering strictly to rituals, ceremonies, laws, etc |
| ob'servantly | |
| —adv | |
| observant (əbˈzɜːvənt) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | paying close attention to detail; watchful or heedful |
| 2. | adhering strictly to rituals, ceremonies, laws, etc |
| ob'servantly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
observant
c.1600, from Fr. observant, pp. of observer (see observance). In reference to Judaism, from 1902.
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