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- Dictionaryvigilant/ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/
adjective
- 1. keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties: "the burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbours"
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The meaning of VIGILANT is alertly watchful especially to avoid danger. How to use vigilant in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Vigilant.
VIGILANT definition: 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.
VIGILANT meaning: 1. always being careful to notice things, especially possible danger: 2. always being careful to…. Learn more.
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.
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"
vigilant. adjective. /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/. /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/. (formal) very careful to notice any signs of danger or trouble synonym alert, watchful. A pilot must remain vigilant at all times. The thief was spotted by vigilant neighbours. The organization is ever vigilant for threats to the habitats of birds.
There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word vigilant, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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.
vigilant / ˈ vɪʤələnt/ adjective. Britannica Dictionary definition of VIGILANT. [more vigilant; most vigilant] : carefully noticing problems or signs of danger. When traveling through the city, tourists should be extra vigilant.
