English adjective: wakeful | |||
1. | wakeful carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger | ||
Samples | 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. | ||
Synonyms | argus-eyed, open-eyed, vigilant | ||
Similar | alert, watchful | ||
Antonyms | unalert, unvigilant, unwatchful | ||
2. | wakeful (of sleep) easily disturbed | ||
Samples | In a light doze. A light sleeper. A restless wakeful night. | ||
Synonyms | light | ||
Similar | shallow | ||
Antonyms | deep | ||
3. | wakeful marked by full consciousness or alertness | ||
Samples | Worked every moment of my waking hours. | ||
Synonyms | waking | ||
Similar | awake | ||
Antonyms | asleep | ||