vigilant

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/

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• Hyphenation: vi‧gi‧lant

Adjective

Positive vigilant

Comparative more vigilant

Superlative most vigilant

1. If a person is vigilant, they pay careful attention to their surroundings, especially to notice danger.
   • Synonym: alert

   For your safety, you must remain alert and vigilant at all times on the job.

   The police found her after a call from a vigilant citizen.

Related words

• vigil