vigilant
adjectiveHow many syllables in vigilant?
There are 3 syllables in the word vigilant.How to pronounce vigilant:
Definition of vigilant:
- vigilant (adjective):
- on the watch for trouble or danger
- alertly watchful especially to avoid danger
- carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger.
Synonyms for vigilant:
alert
alive
argus-eyed
attentive
awake
aware
careful
cautious
circumspect
conscious
keen
keeping your eyes peeled or skinned
mindful
observant
on the alert
on the ball
on the lookout
on the qui vive
on the watch
on your guard
on your toes
open-eyed
prepared
regardful
sensitive
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- vegemite
- various
- vanya
- vanishing
- valero
- valentines
- vagaries
- utilise
- utensils
- usury
- usurper
- uria
- uprooted
- upliftment
- upbraiding
- unwatered
- unvocal
- unsubscribe
- unsolid
- unsaddled
- unrighteous
- unportioned
- unmuddled
- unlidded
- unleavened
- unjaded
- unism
- unified
- unheeded
- unharmful
- ungrateful
- unfunny
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