watchful (ˈwɒtʃfʊl
)
Definitions
adjective
- vigilant or alert
- archaic not sleeping
Alternative Forms
ˈwatchfully adverb ˈwatchfulness nounSynonyms
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alert,
attentive,
vigilant,
observant,
guarded,
suspicious,
wary,
on the lookout
circumspect,
wide awake,
on your toes on your guard
on the watch,
on the qui vive,
heedful,
Usage examples
His hooked nose expressed considerable strength of character and his eyes were alert and watchful.
, 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.
, The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century (1994)