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Attentive and perceptive; quick to notice things.
The teacher was observant and quickly identified the student's learning difficulties.
The teacher noticed the student's struggles early on.
Often used to describe someone who pays close attention to their surroundings or others' behavior.
Use 'observant' to describe someone who notices details, but avoid overusing it in formal contexts where 'attentive' might be more appropriate.
From Old French 'observant,' from Latin 'observare' (to observe).
Can be used to describe someone who is careful in their observations, often in a positive or neutral context.