OBSERVANT Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

observant

adjective

əb-ˈzər-vənt

Definition of observant

as in alert

paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity if you were more observant, you would perceive that something is troubling her deeply

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as in focused

having the mind fixed on something observant viewers will notice that the position of hero's facial wound changes in the course of the scene

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Recent Examples of observant While the hilarity quotient is high, Chinn also sneaks in observant commentary on class, race, and gender—and the chemistry among the four leads is absolutely off the charts. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 The Robertses were observant Catholics, and as a teen-ager John attended La Lumiere, a nearly all-white Catholic boys’ school. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 Our range includes a meandering cowboy odyssey that sprawls from a nowhere town in Texas to Big Sky country, a poignantly observant memoir from a wild child Dreamlander, and a careful dissection of a situationship set to the rhythms of 1970s Brazil. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Venus will also enter the methodical and modest sign of Virgo on July 9, making romance more intentional, observant and selective. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for observant

Recent Examples of Synonyms for observant

Adjective

One such ruse, revealed by The Athletic in August 2024, involved a team of pickpockets being hired to teach his squad the importance of being ready, alert and prepared at all times.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Broadcastify Officials said the pilot was the only one on board and was alert and speaking to first responders as he was taken to the hospital.

— Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of alert

Adjective

While his medical team remains focused on supporting his recovery from these injuries, his progress over the past several days has been encouraging.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
That changing threat has also fueled a broader debate over whether the institutions created after 9/11 became too large, too expensive or too focused on the dangers of the previous era.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of focused

Adjective

Astros first baseman Christian Walker, who spent eight seasons with the Diamondbacks and played with Perdomo, also kept a vigilant eye.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Police ask that people remain vigilant and not approach, feed or try to catch the animal that could be responsible for the attacks.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of vigilant

Adjective

An estimated 4,600 people cycled through the three-day event to hear stories, take part in tribal dances, taste indigenous foods, and become immersed in a culture native to the land.

— Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Mikesell said the small group is central to a program in which artists who often have never met live together and become immersed in Miami’s arts community.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of immersed

Adjective

Unabsorbed calcium leaves the body through stool, and absorbed calcium that isn't needed may be filtered by the kidneys and leave in urine—often within about a day.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.

— Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024

Definition of absorbed

Adjective

Along the way, Michael develops an unlikely friendship with Kacey (Lauren Patel), while navigating the demands of his boss Gordon (Crook) and the watchful eyes of nosy neighbours Bev (Sophie Willan) and Clive (Jon Pointing).

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
South of Valencia along the Costa Blanca is Alicante, a walkable port city and an outdoor lover’s paradise with parks, gardens, and historic plazas unfold beneath the watchful eye of a 9th-century castle.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of watchful

Adjective

Though Lock and Fleury aren’t Darnold and Kubiak, Wednesday night’s game demonstrated that Seattle is not interested in making terribly many overarching changes from last year’s general offensive approach.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Ultimately, Emily is right that Vicki isn’t interested in sharing her life or building organic relationships the way that the rest of them are.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

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