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WAKEFUL Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word wakeful. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word wakeful. (close relations)
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vigilant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

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

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

awake
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

adjective satellite

• mentally perceptive and responsive

verb

• stop sleeping

conscious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts

adjective satellite

• intentionally conceived

• (followed by `of') showing realization or recognition of something

insomniac
nounn
noun

• someone who cannot sleep

adjective satellite

• experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

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

sleepless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

• always watchful

argus-eyed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having very keen vision

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

light
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of comparatively little physical weight or density

• (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent

• of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment

• not great in degree or quantity or number

• psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles

• characterized by or emitting light

• of little intensity or power or force

• (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average

noun

• a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul

• (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

• any device serving as a source of illumination

• a particular perspective or aspect of a situation

• the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light

• an illuminated area

• a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

• the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures

• a person regarded very fondly

• having abundant light or illumination

• mental understanding as an enlightening experience

• merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

• public awareness

• a visual warning signal

• a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires

adverb

• with few burdens

adjective satellite

• (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress

• easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned

• (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency

• (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

• moving easily and quickly; nimble

• demanding little effort; not burdensome

• weak and likely to lose consciousness

• very thin and insubstantial

• marked by temperance in indulgence

• less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

• having little importance

• intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound

• silly or trivial

• designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight

• having relatively few calories

• (of sleep) easily disturbed

• casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

verb

• introduce light into

• begin to smoke

• to come to rest, settle

• cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

• fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed

• alight from (a horse)

• start or maintain a fire in

open-eyed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

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

waking
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• the state of remaining awake

adjective satellite

• marked by full consciousness or alertness

Best Hypernyms For WAKEFUL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for wakeful, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
alert awake cognizant conscious sleepless vigilant

Alternatives for VIGILANT

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