Observant
Rigorously following tradition
Observant means quick to notice things, paying close attention to details: An observant reader will catch the foreshadowing in chapter one.
The word also describes someone who follows religious rules and practices faithfully: an observant Muslim, observant Jews who keep kosher.
Both senses share the idea of careful attention—to surroundings or to tradition.
Carefully attentive, observant
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- vigilantKeenly aware of danger
- perceptiveQuick to understand
- sharp-eyedHaving keen vision
keen · noticing · aware · eagle-eyed · detail-oriented · mindful · scrutinizing · hawk-eyed
Quick to understand
- insightfulHaving penetrating discernment
- astuteMentally sharp, discerning
- shrewdPractically clever, perceptive
- discerningHaving keen judgment
deductive · Sherlockian · investigative · intuitive · penetrating · clever · quick-witted · thoughtful
Deeply religious, sincere
- practicingRepeated skill refinement
- piousFaithfully devoted to worship
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- kosherPermissible by Jewish law
halal · Shabbat · rituals · traditions · commandments · fasting · prayer · worship
watchful
Carefully attentive, observant
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- vigilantKeenly aware of danger
- perceptiveQuick to understand
sharp-eyed · keen · noticing · aware · eagle-eyed · detail-oriented · mindful · scrutinizing · hawk-eyed · astute
perceptive
Quick to understand
- insightfulHaving penetrating discernment
- astuteMentally sharp, discerning
- shrewdPractically clever, perceptive
discerning · deductive · Sherlockian · investigative · intuitive · penetrating · clever · quick-witted · thoughtful · reflective
devout
Deeply religious, sincere
- practicingRepeated skill refinement
- piousFaithfully devoted to worship
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
kosher · halal · Shabbat · rituals · traditions · commandments · fasting · prayer · worship · Sabbath-keeping
Observantunobservant
Not paying attention
oblivious · inattentive · unaware · heedless · unseeing
Observantlapsed
Ended through neglect
secular · irreligious · fallen away · apostate · unobservant
Observantdisobedient
Refusing to follow orders
noncompliant · negligent · lax · defiant · disregardful
- under observationBeing carefully watched
- observation decksElevated platforms for panoramas
- observation towerElevated structure for viewing
- religious observancePractice of faith duties
- observation roomEnclosed space for watching
- casual observationUnstudied comment or notice
observable, observation, observations, observational, observatory, observatories, observance, observances, unobservant