Observant and Short

Observant

Observant adjective - Paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity.

Short and observant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Short" instead an adjective "Observant".

Short

Short adjective - Having relatively little height.

Observant and short are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Observant" instead an adjective "Short".

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • But as a character he was fairly well rounded: skilled and observant but with moments of jealousy, pride and short-sightedness.
  • Captain Raudegen is a special case, particularly unnerving, since until he tortured that blacksmith he came across as a highly admirable soldier — intelligent, observant, careful, professional in the best sense — who just happened to be on the other side — in short, a Worthy Opponent.
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