English Explanatory Dictionary

watchful

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Fully observant, vigilant, or aware.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɒt͡ʃ.fəl/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃ.fəl/ En-us-watchful.ogg

Word forms

watchful more watchful most watchful

Etymology

From Middle English waccheful, equivalent to watch + -ful. Compare West Frisian waaks (“watchful”), Dutch waaks, waakzaam (“watchful”), German wachsam (“watchful”), Swedish vaksam (“watchful”).

Synonyms

jealous

Derived words

ever-watchful watchful waiting watchfully watchfulness
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