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- Dictionaryvig·i·lant/ˈvijələnt/
adjective
- 1. keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties: "the burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbors"
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VIGILANT definition: 1. always being careful to notice things, especially possible danger: 2. always being careful to…. Learn more.
The meaning of VIGILANT is alertly watchful especially to avoid danger. How to use vigilant in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Vigilant.
Use vigilant to describe someone who keeps awake and alert in order to avoid danger or problems. When taking the subway, be vigilant about your wallet — always know where it is, or someone might steal it from you.
adjective. keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry. Antonyms: careless. ever awake and alert; sleeplessly watchful. Synonyms: sleepless, wide-awake. vigilant. / ˈvɪdʒɪlənt / adjective. keenly alert to or heedful of trouble or danger, as while others are sleeping or unsuspicious. Discover More. Derived Forms. ˈvigilantness, noun.
VIGILANT meaning: 1. always being careful to notice things, especially possible danger: 2. always being careful to…. Learn more.
Someone who is vigilant gives careful attention to a particular problem or situation and concentrates on noticing any danger or trouble that there might be. He warned the public to be vigilant and report anything suspicious.
1. vigilant - carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger; "a policy of open-eyed awareness"; "the vigilant eye of the town watch"; "there was a watchful dignity in the room"; "a watchful parent with a toddler in tow". open-eyed, wakeful, argus-eyed.