Observant - English meaning

adjective

Quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances; vigilant.

Usage examples:

An alert police officer discovered a lorry full of explosive

noun

The state of being watchful for possible danger.

Usage examples:

Security forces are on the alert for an upsurge in violence

verb

Warn (someone) of a danger or problem.

Usage examples:

He alerted people to the dangers of smoking

adjective

Paying close attention to something.

Usage examples:

Never before had she had such an attentive audience

verb

Stop sleeping; wake from sleep.

Usage examples:

She awoke to find the streets covered in snow

adjective

Not asleep.

Usage examples:

The noise might keep you awake at night

adjective

Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

Usage examples:

Most people are aware of the dangers of sunbathing

adjective

Knowing that something exists, or having knowledge or experience of a particular thing

Usage examples:

[ + (that) clause ] we were just not aware (that) garbage would be a problem, that we ever would ne…

adjective

Pledged or bound to a certain course or policy; dedicated.

Usage examples:

A committed environmentalist

verb

Perpetrate or carry out (a mistake, crime, or immoral act).

Usage examples:

He committed an uncharacteristic error

adjective

Very willing to give your time and energy to something

Usage examples:

The level of the bid shows we are very committed and serious., endowment savings plans are for the …

verb

Comply with rules, standards, or laws.

Usage examples:

The kitchen does not conform to hygiene regulations

verb

Present participle of conform

Usage examples:

At our school, you were required to conform, and there was no place for originality.

noun

A person who conforms to accepted behaviour or established practices.

Usage examples:

Organizations where employees are loyal without being unthinking conformists

adjective

Conforming to accepted behaviour or established practices; conventional.

Usage examples:

The poet became more conformist in his later years

noun

Someone who behaves or thinks like the other people in a group and doesn't do anything unusual

adjective

Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment.

Usage examples:

She was a devout catholic

adjective

Believing strongly in a religion and obeying all the rules or principles of that religion

Usage examples:

A devout christian/jew/muslim, a devoutly religious family

adjective

Conscientiously or obediently fulfilling one's duty.

Usage examples:

A dutiful daughter

adjective

(of a person) obedient or (of an action) done because it is necessary or expected

Usage examples:

A dutiful child

adjective

Quick to notice things; observant.

Usage examples:

An eagle-eyed reader spotted the error in last week's column

adjective

Noticing everything, even very small details

Usage examples:

My eagle-eyed mother noticed that some biscuits were missing., an eagle-eyed editor corrected the m…

adjective

Directing a great deal of attention, interest, or activity towards a particular aim.

Usage examples:

Darren knows what he wants and he's very focused

verb

Adapt to the prevailing level of light and become able to see clearly.

Usage examples:

Try to focus on a stationary object

adjective

Giving a lot of attention, time, effort, etc. to one particular area of a business, and knowing exactly what you want to achieve

Usage examples:

The chief executive of the company attributes their success to focused marketing., a focused approa…

adjective

Someone who is hawk-eyed watches and notices everything that happens

Usage examples:

Hawk-eyed store detectives stood by the doors.

adjective

Aware of and attentive to.

Usage examples:

He is heedful of his own intuitions

adjective

Paying careful attention to something or someone

Usage examples:

The government should be heedful of the impact of inflation on savings.

adjective

Obeying and respecting the law

Usage examples:

A law-abiding citizen

adjective

Obeying and respecting the law

Usage examples:

A law-abiding citizen reported the scam to the police.

adjective

Conscious or aware of something.

Usage examples:

I arrived home for the summer, ever mindful of my obligations to my parents

adjective

Giving attention (to)

Usage examples:

Mindful of the poor road conditions, she drove slowly.

adjective

Complying or willing to comply with an order or request; submissive to another's authority.

Usage examples:

A docile and obedient dog

adjective

Doing or willing to do what you have been asked or ordered to do by someone in authority

Usage examples:

An obedient child, she demands absolute obedience to the rules.

idiom

Vigilant

phrase

On duty to protect or defend something.

Usage examples:

Security staff are permanently on guard

idiom

Careful and aware because a situation might be dangerous

Usage examples:

Passengers on public transportation were warned to be on their guard against pickpockets.

adjective

Following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion, philosophy, or practice.

Usage examples:

Burke's views were orthodox in his time

adjective

(of beliefs, ideas, or activities) following generally accepted beliefs or standards

Usage examples:

Orthodox methods of teaching, any questioning of conservative orthodoxy was viewed as an act of bet…

adjective

Traditional, and accepted by most people

Usage examples:

Orthodox economic theory has failed to explain the role of technological change in society., orthod…

adjective

Actively pursuing or engaged in a particular profession, occupation, or way of life.

Usage examples:

A practising architect

verb

Perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly or regularly in order to acquire, improve or maintain proficiency in it.

Usage examples:

I need to practise my french

adjective

Active in a particular job

Usage examples:

The riba lectures were well attended by both students and practising architects., a practising lawy…

adjective

(of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something.

Usage examples:

Cut the cake with a very sharp knife

adverb

Precisely (used after an expression of time).

Usage examples:

The meeting starts at 7.30 sharp

noun

A musical note raised a semitone above natural pitch.

Usage examples:

Choices in successive levels expand to all notes, then sharps and flats.

adjective

Very good at noticing things

Usage examples:

A sharp-eyed secretary noticed the mistake just in time.

adjective

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Usage examples:

The burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbours

adjective

Being very careful to notice things, esp. signs of danger

Usage examples:

Security personnel need to be more vigilant in checking bags and packages., the vigilance of a moth…

adjective

Watching someone or something closely; alert and vigilant.

Usage examples:

They attended dances under the watchful eye of their father

adjective

Giving careful attention so as to notice what is happening and be prepared for something that might happen

Usage examples:

If you invest heavily in the stock market, you have to stay watchful and be ready to move your mone…