ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Watchful

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈwɒt͡ʃ.fəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Watchful is an adjective meaning Fully observant, vigilant, or aware.

Meaning

Fully observant, vigilant, or aware.

Example Sentences

The teacher kept a watchful eye on her pupils during the school trip.
But there was so much at stake that I had to take some risk—though even when I was far away there has never been a day when the Shire has not been guarded by watchful eyes.

Synonyms for watchful

Depending on context, synonyms include jealous, vigilant, wakeful, insomniac, open-eyed, sleepless.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include alert, open-eyed, vigilant, wakeful, awake, sleepless.

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