Definition of "observant" in English

adjective

1. Alert and paying close attention; watchful.

   • The observant police officer noticed that my tax disk was out-of-date.

2. Diligently attentive in observing a law, custom, duty or principle; regardful; mindful.

   • I was normally observant of the local parking restrictions.

3. Practicing a religion.

   • She is an observant Catholic who goes to church regularly.