vigilant
pronunciation
How to pronounce vigilant in British English:
UK [ˈvɪdʒɪlənt]
How to pronounce vigilant in American English:
US [ˈvɪdʒɪlənt]
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- Adjective:
- carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
Word Origin
- vigilant (adj.)
- late 15c., from Middle French vigilant or directly from Latin vigilantem (nominative vigilans) "watchful, anxious, careful," present participle of vigilare "to watch, keep awake, not to sleep, be watchful," from vigil "watchful, awake" (see vigil). Related: Vigilantly.
Synonym
Example
- 1. The iraqi military keeps a vigilant eye on the river .
- 2. People are vigilant on issues that interest them .
- 3. In beijing , we will be more vigilant than ever .
- 4. The temptation to surrender control to machines that are smarter , more vigilant and less prone to boredom , irritation and emotional outbursts than people will be overwhelming .
- 5. Another important aspect of being a good neighbor is to be vigilant .