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- [uh b-zur-vuh nt]
- /əbˈzɜr vənt/
- /əb.ˈzɜː.vənt.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh b-zur-vuh nt]
- /əbˈzɜr vənt/
Definitions of observantly word
- adjective observantly quick to notice or perceive; alert. 1
- adjective observantly looking at, watching, or regarding attentively; watchful. 1
- adjective observantly careful in the observing of a law, custom, religious ritual, or the like. 1
- noun observantly an observer of law or rule. 1
- noun observantly (initial capital letter). Also, Observantine [ob-zur-vuh n-tin, -teen] /ɒbˈzɜr vən tɪn, -ˌtin/ (Show IPA). a member of a Franciscan order that observes the strict rule of St. Francis. 1
- noun observantly In an observant manner. 1
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Origin of observantly
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < French, present participle of observer. See observe, -ant
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Parts of speech for Observantly
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observantly popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
observantly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for observantly
adverb observantly
- attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
- alertly — fully aware and attentive; wide-awake; keen: an alert mind.
- vigilantly — keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry.
- intently — firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed, as the eyes or mind: an intent gaze.
- watchfully — vigilant or alert; closely observant: The sentry remained watchful throughout the night.
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