Vigilant: meaning, definitions and examples

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vigilant

 

[ หˆvษชdส’ษชlษ™nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

be vigilant

keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Synonyms

alert, attentive, cautious, observant, watchful

Examples of usage

  • She was vigilant in her duties as a lifeguard.
  • The security guard remained vigilant throughout the night.
  • We need to be vigilant against cyber attacks.
  • He was always vigilant of his surroundings.
  • The police officer stayed vigilant during the protest.

Translations

Translations of the word "vigilant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vigilante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคคเคฐเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wachsam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ waspada

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะธะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czujny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ญฆๆˆ’ใ—ใฆใ„ใ‚‹ (ใ‘ใ„ใ‹ใ„ใ—ใฆใ„ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vigilant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vigilante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyanฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ๊ณ„ํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู‚ุธ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bdฤ›lรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bdielรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ญฆๆƒ•็š„ (jวngtรฌ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ buden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vakandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฎแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vigilante

Etymology

The word 'vigilant' originated from the Latin word 'vigilantem' which means 'watchful, awake'. It has been used in English since the late 15th century. The concept of vigilance has always been important in human history, as it is crucial to be alert and watchful for potential dangers or threats. Being vigilant is a trait that is valued in various aspects of life, such as security, safety, and decision-making.

See also: vigil, vigilance, vigilante.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,018, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.