adjective
- (in heraldry) facing the observer with the full face visible
Usage: heraldic
Examples
- The lion guardant on the coat of arms stared directly forward.
- In heraldry, a guardant beast shows its full face to the viewer.
- The royal shield featured three lions guardant in gold.
- The eagle guardant spread its wings while facing outward.
- Medieval heraldry often depicted animals guardant to show strength.
- The family crest displayed a bear guardant on a blue field.