All observative synonyms

adjective observative

• wary — watchful; being on one's guard against danger.
• watchful — vigilant or alert; closely observant: The sentry remained watchful throughout the night.
• alert — If you are alert, you are paying full attention to things around you and are able to deal with anything that might happen.
• alive to — fully aware of; perceiving
• au courant — up-to-date, esp in knowledge of current affairs
• cagey — If you say that someone is being cagey about something, you mean that you think they are deliberately not giving you much information or expressing an opinion about it.
• chary — If you are chary of doing something, you are fairly cautious about doing it.
• conscientious — Someone who is conscientious is very careful to do their work properly.
• heedful — taking heed; attentive; mindful; thoughtful; careful: She was always heedful of others' needs.
• in the know — to perceive or understand as fact or truth; to apprehend clearly and with certainty: I know the situation fully.
• know all the answers — be opinionated
• knowing — affecting, implying, or deliberately revealing shrewd knowledge of secret or private information: a knowing glance.
• observing — to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street.
• on one's toes — one of the terminal digits of the human foot.
• on the ball — a spherical or approximately spherical body or shape; sphere: He rolled the piece of paper into a ball.
• on the job — of or for a particular job or transaction.
• on to — so as to be or remain supported by or suspended from: Put your package down on the table; Hang your coat on the hook.
• plugged in — closely connected; in touch with what is going on; informed; involved: He's one of the more plugged-in advisers at State House.
• regardful — observant; attentive; heedful (often followed by of): a man regardful of the feelings of others.
• sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
• thoughtful — showing consideration for others; considerate.
• discerning — showing good or outstanding judgment and understanding: a discerning critic of French poetry.
• discriminating — to make or constitute a distinction in or between; differentiate: a mark that discriminates the original from the copy.
• intelligent — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
• mindful — attentive, aware, or careful (usually followed by of): mindful of one's responsibilities.
• perceptive — having or showing keenness of insight, understanding, or intuition: a perceptive analysis of the problems involved.
• advertent — paying attention; heedful
• alive — If people or animals are alive, they are not dead.
• bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
• clear-sighted — If you describe someone as clear-sighted, you admire them because they are able to understand situations well and to make sensible judgments and decisions about them.
• comprehending — to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive: He did not comprehend the significance of the ambassador's remark.
• considering — You use considering to indicate that you are thinking about a particular fact when making a judgment or giving an opinion.
• contemplating — to think studiously; meditate; consider deliberately.
• correct — If something is correct, it is in accordance with the facts and has no mistakes.
• deducing — Present participle of deduce.
• detecting — Present participle of detect.
• discovering — Present participle of discover.
• eager — keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing.
• eagle-eyed — having keen vision.
• intentive — Paying attention; attentive, heedful.
• interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
• keen — finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor.
• obedient — obeying or willing to obey; complying with or submissive to authority: an obedient son.
• penetrating — able or tending to penetrate; piercing; sharp: a penetrating shriek; a penetrating glance.
• questioning — indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice.
• quick — done, proceeding, or occurring with promptness or rapidity, as an action, process, etc.; prompt; immediate: a quick response.
• searching — examining carefully or thoroughly: a searching inspection.
• sensitive — endowed with sensation; having perception through the senses.
• sharp — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
• sharp-eyed — having keen sight or perception.