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observant

Adjective

IPA /əbˈzɜːvənt/

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Good at noticing details in your surroundings or in other people's behaviour, including things that others might easily miss.

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observant/əbˈzɜːvənt/

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An observant person picks up details that others overlook.

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My observant daughter spotted the missing key beside the flowerpot.
An observant student noticed that one figure in the table was incorrect.

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observant — Good at noticing details in your surroundings or in other people's behaviour, including things that others might easily miss.

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Word origin

From French observant, a form of observer, ultimately from Latin observare, meaning to watch.

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Observantly is the adverb for watching or noticing things with close attention.

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