Synonyms of observant
14 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for observant is heavenly-minded. Other synonyms of observant are practicing, Allah-fearing, pious, godly and frum. The opposite of observant is unobservant.
Synonyms and similar words for observant
adjectivePracticing a religion.
- piousOf or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, god-fearing.
- practicingParticipating in the rituals and mores of a religion.
- religionaryRelating to religion; pious.
- Allah-fearingDevoutly Muslim; pious; very Islamic.
- devout
- frumPious, observant; committed to obeying all the laws of Judaism.
- godfearingDevout; pious; very religious.
- heavenly-mindedDevout; heavenly; pious; of pure mind.
- godlyDevoted to a god or God; devout; holy; righteous.
- saintedPious, saintly.
- devoutful obsoleteFull of devotion; devoted or pious.
- inward obsoleteDevoted to spiritual matters, pious, devout.
- piteous obsoleteShowing devotion to God.
- sanctimonious archaicHoly, devout.
Opposite of observant
adjectiveMore antonyms
- inobservantNot observant.
- nonobservantNot observant; not religious; not participating in the observance of religion.
- unobservantNot observant.
- unobservingFailing to observe something; unobservant.
Meaning of observant
- adjective Alert and paying close attention; watchful.
- adjective Diligently attentive in observing a law, custom, duty or principle; regardful; mindful.
- adjective Practicing a religion.
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Questions about synonyms of observant
- What is another word for observant?
- Observant has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as heavenly-minded, practicing, Allah-fearing, pious, godly and frum.
- What is the opposite of observant?
- The opposite of observant is unobservant.
- What does observant mean?
- Observant means alert and paying close attention; watchful.
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