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Definition of “watchful

watchful (ˈwɒtʃfʊlPronunciation for watchful

Definitions

adjective

  1. vigilant or alert
  2. archaic not sleeping

Alternative Forms

ˈwatchfully adverb ˈwatchfulness noun

Usage examples

  • His hooked nose expressed considerable strength of character and his eyes were alert and watchful.
    Forbes, Colin, Cover Story (1986)
  • Electric guitars crunch confidently under the watchful eye of Beck producer Tom Rothrock.
    NME (New Musical Express) (2002)
  • UNDER the watchful eye of immigration officials in Jakarta, Darin Seagrove married the woman he loves yesterday.
    The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)
  • But overall control will pass to Network Rail -- under the watchful eye of Mr Darling.
    Sun, News of the World (2004)
  • The Syrians did not withdraw as promised, but after 1990, under Asad's watchful gaze, Lebanon rediscovered a fragile peace.
    Grenville, J. A. S., The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century (1994)

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