QUI VIVE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase qui vive. (close relations)
Definition of QUI VIVE
Best Alternative Words for QUI VIVE
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alert | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • engaged in or accustomed to close observation noun • condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action • a warning serves to make you more alert to danger • an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger adjective satellite • quick and energetic • mentally perceptive and responsive verb • warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness | ||||||||
attentiveness | nounn | |||||||
noun • paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) • the trait of being considerate and thoughtful of others • the trait of being observant and paying attention | ||||||||
awareness | nounn | |||||||
noun • having knowledge of • state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness | ||||||||
caution | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger • a warning against certain acts • judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger • the trait of being circumspect and prudent verb • warn strongly; put on guard | ||||||||
lookout | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event • an elevated post affording a wide view • a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings • the act of looking out | ||||||||
preparedness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) | ||||||||
sharpness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a quick and penetrating intelligence • the attribute of urgency in tone of voice • a strong odor or taste property • the quality of being keenly and painfully felt • thinness of edge or fineness of point • the quality of being sharp and clear • harshness of manner | ||||||||
vigilance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the process of paying close and continuous attention • vigilant attentiveness | ||||||||
watchfulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the process of paying close and continuous attention • vigilant attentiveness |