Observant
/əbˈzɜːrvənt/
Definitions
Paying careful attention to details and noticing things that others might miss.
/əbˈzɜːrvənt/
Quick to notice things
The observant detective noticed the crucial clue hidden in plain sight.
💡 Simply: Being really good at noticing things! Like, if there's a new poster on the wall, you'd be the first to see it and know what's different.
👶 For kids: Being good at seeing and noticing things.
More Examples
She was an observant child, always taking in the world around her.
An observant reader will pick up on the symbolism in the novel.
How It's Used
"An observant student will quickly grasp new concepts."
"The therapist was observant, noticing subtle changes in the patient's behavior."
From Latin *observans*, present participle of *observare* 'to watch, notice'.
Used since the 17th century, initially in the context of religious observance before extending to general attentiveness.
Memory tip
Think of your eyes 'observing' everything around you, catching those little details.
Word Origin
"to watch, notice"