— observantly , adv.
/euhb zerr"veuhnt/ , adj.
1. quick to notice or perceive; alert.
2. looking at, watching, or regarding attentively; watchful.
3. careful in the observing of a law, custom, religious ritual, or the like.
n.
4. an observer of law or rule.
5. ( cap. ) Also, Observantine /ob zerr"veuhn tin, -teen'/ . a member of a Franciscan order that observes the strict rule of St. Francis.
[ 1425-75; late ME observer. See OBSERVE, -ANT ]
Syn. 1. perceptive. 2. attentive, heedful, mindful, aware. 3. obedient.
Ant. 1. dull, slow. 2. heedless.