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VIGILANT Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word vigilant. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word vigilant. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for VIGILANT

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watchful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• engaged in or accustomed to close observation

adjective satellite

• experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

• carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

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

observant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• paying close attention especially to details

• quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

• (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs

attentive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (often followed by `to') giving care or attention

• taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

careful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exercising caution or showing care or attention

adjective satellite

• cautiously attentive

• unhurried and with care and dignity

• full of cares or anxiety

• mindful of the future in spending money

cautious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing careful forethought

noun

• people who are fearful and cautious

adjective satellite

• avoiding excess

argus-eyed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having very keen vision

• carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

aware
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

• bearing in mind; attentive to

circumspect
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• heedful of potential consequences

open-eyed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

wakeful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

• (of sleep) easily disturbed

• marked by full consciousness or alertness

wary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

adjective satellite

• openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

on the qui vive
noun

• lively attentiveness

Best Hypernyms For VIGILANT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for vigilant, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
alert attentive cautious eagle-eyed mindful observant perceptive sharp wary watchful

Alternatives for WATCHFUL

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