VIGILANT


Meaning of VIGILANT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈvi-jə-lənt ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English (Scots), from Latin vigilant-, vigilans, from present participle of vigilare to keep watch, stay awake, from vigil awake

Date: 15th century

: alertly watchful especially to avoid danger

Synonyms: see watchful

• vig·i·lant·ly adverb

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