wakeful

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
  2. adjective (of sleep) easily disturbed
  3. adjective marked by full consciousness or alertness

Etymology

From wake + -ful.

In classic literature

Synonyms

argus-eyed, open-eyed, vigilant

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