Definitions for wakeful

Definitions for (adj) wakeful

Main entry: vigilant, wakeful, open-eyed, argus-eyed

Definition: carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

Usage: 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


Main entry: wakeful, waking

Definition: marked by full consciousness or alertness

Usage: worked every moment of my waking hours


Main entry: wakeful, light

Definition: (of sleep) easily disturbed

Usage: in a light doze; a light sleeper; a restless wakeful night


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