Actually, cotton has no power to observe: it has no eyes or other senses.
She was an observant poet.
Yes, the adjective observant usually means keen-eyed or perceptive.
The root word for "observant" is "observe."
1. Quick to notice things.2. Following the rules of a religious community (and observant Jew, an observant Hindu, etc.)
Observant is an adjective. Observing is a verb
· observant · optimistic · outgoing · outstanding
She was very observant and noticed the small details that others often overlooked.
"Observant" is an adjective that describes someone who is quick to perceive things or pays close attention to detail.
She was always observant of the little details that others tended to overlook.
Because that's why they're called observant.
Mary was very observant to the rules of her new church.
Observant:Those of many religious faiths are observant of the Sabbath and other holy days.Observance:Jews may show respect for God through observance of Shabbat.