Vigilant

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈvɪdʒɪlÉ™nt/

Origin

From French vigilant or its source, Latin vigilans, present participle of vigilare ("stay awake"), from vigil ("awake").

Full definition of vigilant

Adjective

1. Watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; waryBe vigilant for signs of disease in your garden.

Synonyms

• watchful, alert, wary, aware, on the qui vive

Derived terms

• vigilantly

Related terms

• vigil
• vigilance
• vigilante