vigilant
[ vij-uh-luhnt ]
adjective
keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry.
ever awake and alert; sleeplessly watchful.
Origin of vigilant
1synonym study For vigilant
2. See alert.
Other words for vigilant
Opposites for vigilant
Other words from vigilant
- vig·i·lant·ly, adverb
- vig·i·lant·ness, noun
- hy·per·vig·i·lant, adjective
- non·vig·i·lant, adjective
- non·vig·i·lant·ly, adverb
- non·vig·i·lant·ness, noun
- pre·vig·i·lant, adjective
- pre·vig·i·lant·ly, adverb
- su·per·vig·i·lant, adjective
- su·per·vig·i·lant·ly, adverb
- un·vig·i·lant, adjective
- un·vig·i·lant·ly, adverb
Words that may be confused with vigilant
- vigilant , vigilante
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British Dictionary definitions for vigilant
vigilant
/ (ˈvɪdʒɪlənt) /
adjective
keenly alert to or heedful of trouble or danger, as while others are sleeping or unsuspicious
Origin of vigilant
1C15: from Latin vigilāns keeping awake, from vigilāre to be watchful; see vigil
Derived forms of vigilant
- vigilantly, adverb
- vigilantness, noun
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