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wakeful

wa·ke·ful

UK/ˈweɪk.fʊl/ US/ˈweɪk.f(ə)l/ fairly common

adjective

1.

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

  • “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”
2.

(of sleep) easily disturbed

  • “in a light doze”
  • “a light sleeper”
  • “a restless wakeful night”
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Origin

From wake + -ful.

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