Library / English Dictionary

VIGILANT

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

Example:

a watchful parent with a toddler in tow

Synonyms:

argus-eyed; open-eyed; vigilant; wakeful

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

alert; watchful (engaged in or accustomed to close observation)

Derivation:

vigilance (vigilant attentiveness)

vigilance (the process of paying close and continuous attention)

Credits