observantly

Variant of observant

observant definition

ob·serv·ant (əb zʉrv′ənt)

adjective

  1. strict in observing, or keeping, a law, custom, duty, rule, etc.: often with of observant of the rules of etiquette
  2. paying careful attention; keenly watchful
  3. perceptive or alert
  4. Judaism designating or of a person who adheres strictly to traditional religious practices

Etymology: Fr, prp. of observer, observe

noun

Friar Minor

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