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observantly
Variant of observant
observant
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ob·serv·ant (əb zʉrv′ənt)
adjective
- strict in observing, or keeping, a law, custom, duty, rule, etc.: often with of observant of the rules of etiquette
- paying careful attention; keenly watchful
- perceptive or alert
- Judaism designating or of a person who adheres strictly to traditional religious practices
Etymology: Fr, prp. of observer, observe
noun
Related Forms:
- observantly ob·serv′·antly adverb
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