Observant (?), a. [L. observans, -anits, p. pr. of observare: cf. F. observant. See Observe.] 1. Taking notice; viewing or noticing attentively; watchful; carefully attentive; as, an observant spectator; observant habits.
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Wandering from clime to clime observant stray'd. Pope.
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2. Submissively attentive; obediently watchful; regardful; mindful; obedient (to); -- with of, as, to be observant of rules.
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We are told how observant Alexander was of his master Aristotle. Sir K. Digby.
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