VIGILANT Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word vigilant. (close relations)
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| watchful | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • engaged in or accustomed to close observation adjective satellite • experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness • carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger | ||||||
| alert | verb, nounv, n | |||||
adjective • engaged in or accustomed to close observation noun • condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action • a warning serves to make you more alert to danger • an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger adjective satellite • quick and energetic • mentally perceptive and responsive verb • warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness | ||||||
| observant | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • paying close attention especially to details • quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception • (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs | ||||||
| attentive | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • (often followed by `to') giving care or attention • taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention | ||||||
| careful | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • exercising caution or showing care or attention adjective satellite • cautiously attentive • unhurried and with care and dignity • full of cares or anxiety • mindful of the future in spending money | ||||||
| cautious | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • showing careful forethought noun • people who are fearful and cautious adjective satellite • avoiding excess | ||||||
| argus-eyed | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • having very keen vision • carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger | ||||||
| aware | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception • bearing in mind; attentive to | ||||||
| circumspect | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • heedful of potential consequences | ||||||
| open-eyed | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger | ||||||
| wakeful | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger • (of sleep) easily disturbed • marked by full consciousness or alertness | ||||||
| wary | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • marked by keen caution and watchful prudence adjective satellite • openly distrustful and unwilling to confide | ||||||
| on the qui vive | ||||||
noun • lively attentiveness | ||||||
