WAKEFUL as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • carefully observant or attentive
   • on the lookout for possible danger
   Synonym(s)
   • argus-eyed (what does argus-eyed mean?)
   • open-eyed (what does open-eyed mean?)
   • vigilant (what does vigilant mean?)
   • watchful (what does watchful mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • 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
   Similar To
   • alert (what does alert mean?)
2. Meaning
   • (of sleep) easily disturbed
   Synonym(s)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • in a light doze
   • a light sleeper
   • a restless wakeful night
   Similar To
   • shallow (what does shallow mean?)