vigilant
[ vij-uh-luhnt ]
/ ˈvɪdʒ ə lənt /
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adjective
keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry.
ever awake and alert; sleeplessly watchful.
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Origin of vigilant
synonym study for vigilant
2. See alert.
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WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH vigilant
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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
Derived forms of vigilant
vigilantly, adverbvigilantness, nounWord Origin for vigilant
C15: from Latin vigilāns keeping awake, from vigilāre to be watchful; see vigil
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