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observantly

ob·serv·ant
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh b-zur-vuh nt]
    • /əbˈzɜr vənt/
    • /əb.ˈzɜː.vənt.li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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.

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Synonyms 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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