Intuitive vs. Observant
Intuitive and Observant Definitions
Intuitive
Of, relating to, or arising from intuition
"The greatest scientific thinkers are those who rely on sudden intuitive flashes to solve problems" (Andrew Weil).
Observant
Having or showing keen perceptiveness; perceptive
An observant traveler.
An observant memoir.
Intuitive
Possessing or demonstrating intuition
An intuitive thinker.
Observant
Diligent in observing a law, custom, duty, or principle
Observant of the speed limit.
Intuitive
Easily understood and simple to use
A web browser with an intuitive interface.
Observant
Alert and paying close attention; watchful.
The observant police officer noticed that my tax disk was out-of-date.
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Intuitive
Spontaneous, without requiring conscious thought.
The intuitive response turned out to be correct.
Observant
Diligently attentive in observing a law, custom, duty or principle; regardful; mindful.
I was normally observant of the local parking restrictions.
Intuitive
Easily understood or grasped by intuition.
Designing software with an intuitive interface can be difficult.
Observant
Taking notice; viewing or noticing attentively; watchful; carefully attentive; as, an observant spectator; observant habits.
Wandering from clime to clime observant stray'd.
Intuitive
Having a marked degree of intuition.
Observant
Submissively attentive; obediently watchful; regardful; mindful; obedient (to); - with of, as, to be observant of rules.
We are told how observant Alexander was of his master Aristotle.
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Intuitive
One who has (especially parapsychological) intuition.
Observant
One who observes forms and rules.
Intuitive
Seeing clearly; as, an intuitive view; intuitive vision.
Observant
A sycophantic servant.
Silly ducking observants,That stretch their duties nicely.
Intuitive
Knowing, or perceiving, by intuition; capable of knowing without deduction or reasoning.
Whence the soulReason receives, and reason is her being,Discursive, or intuitive.
Observant
An Observantine.
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Intuitive
Received, reached, obtained, or perceived, by intuition; as, intuitive judgment or knowledge; - opposed to deductive.
Observant
Paying close attention especially to details
Intuitive
Spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency;
An intuitive revulsion
Observant
Quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
Intuitive
Obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning or observation
Observant
(of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs;
Law-abiding citizens
Observant of the speed limit
