Associations to the word «Watchful»

Wiktionary

WATCHFUL, adjective. Observant, vigilant and aware

Dictionary definition

WATCHFUL, adjective. Engaged in or accustomed to close observation; "caught by a couple of alert cops"; "alert enough to spot the opportunity when it came"; "constantly alert and vigilant, like a sentinel on duty".
WATCHFUL, adjective. Experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness; "insomniac old people"; "insomniac nights"; "lay sleepless all night"; "twenty watchful, weary, tedious nights"- Shakespeare.

Wise words

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