The meaning of Vigilant

Vigilant – definition

adjective
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Usage examples:
The burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbours
Synonims:
Watchful On the lookout Observant Sharp-eyed Keen-eyed Gimlet-eyed Eagle-eyed Hawk-eyed With eyes like a hawk With one's eyes open Attentive Paying attention Alert On the alert On one's toes

adjective
Being very careful to notice things, esp. signs of danger
Usage examples:
Security personnel need to be more vigilant in checking bags and packages., the vigilance of a moth…

Vigilant translation into English

Vigilant: translate from English into Chinese

警惕的, 警惕, 机警, 警, 耳听八方

Vigilant: translate from English into Dutch

Voorzichtig, Waakzaam

Vigilant: translate from English into French

Vigilant, Attentif, Vigile

Vigilant: translate from English into German

Wachsam

Vigilant: translate from English into Hindi

चौकस, जागरूक, सावधान, चौकन्ना, मुस्तैद, एहतियाती, अनिद्र, उन्निद्र, बिना नींद का

Vigilant: translate from English into Italian

Vigile, Vigilante

Vigilant: translate from English into Korean

자지 않고 지키는, 경계하고 있는

Vigilant: translate from English into Russian

Бдительный, Неусыпный

Vigilant: translate from English into Spanish

Vigilante

Word origin

late 15th century: from Latin vigilant- ‘keeping awake’, from the verb vigilare, from vigil (see vigil).

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Vigilant – similar words

vigilance

noun
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Usage examples:
Security duties that demand long hours of vigilance

noun
More careful attention, especially in order to notice possible danger
Usage examples:
The police said that it was thanks to the vigilance of a neighbour that the fire was discovered bef…

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vigil

noun
A period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray.
Usage examples:
My birdwatching vigils lasted for hours

noun
A period of staying awake to be with someone who is ill or to call public attention to something
Usage examples:
The boy’s parents kept a long vigil in his hospital room., a candlelight vigil on the steps of the …

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Vigilant synonims

alert

adjective
Quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances; vigilant.
Usage examples:
An alert police officer discovered a lorry full of explosive

noun
The state of being watchful for possible danger.
Usage examples:
Security forces are on the alert for an upsurge in violence

verb
Warn (someone) of a danger or problem.
Usage examples:
He alerted people to the dangers of smoking

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attentive

adjective
Paying close attention to something.
Usage examples:
Never before had she had such an attentive audience

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eagle-eyed

adjective
Quick to notice things; observant.
Usage examples:
An eagle-eyed reader spotted the error in last week's column

adjective
Noticing everything, even very small details
Usage examples:
My eagle-eyed mother noticed that some biscuits were missing., an eagle-eyed editor corrected the m…

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gimlet-eyed

idiom
To look at things very carefully and not miss anything

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hawk-eyed

adjective
Someone who is hawk-eyed watches and notices everything that happens
Usage examples:
Hawk-eyed store detectives stood by the doors.

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observant

adjective
Quick to notice or perceive things.
Usage examples:
Her observant eye took in every detail

noun
A member of a branch of the franciscan order that followed a strict rule.
Usage examples:
A classic example was the franciscan observant friar bernardino of siena, whose cult of the name of…

adjective
Quick to notice things
Usage examples:
Carrie has a clear, observant eye., observant of cultural traditions

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paying attention

phrase
Taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

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sharp-eyed

adjective
Very good at noticing things
Usage examples:
A sharp-eyed secretary noticed the mistake just in time.

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watchful

adjective
Watching someone or something closely; alert and vigilant.
Usage examples:
They attended dances under the watchful eye of their father

adjective
Giving careful attention so as to notice what is happening and be prepared for something that might happen
Usage examples:
If you invest heavily in the stock market, you have to stay watchful and be ready to move your mone…

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