Wakeful: meaning, definitions and examples
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wakeful
[ˈweɪkfəl ]
Definition
state of alertness
Wakeful refers to a state of being alert and unable to sleep. It can describe a person who is fully awake and aware of their surroundings, often used in a context where sleepiness is the norm.
Synonyms
alert, attentive, aware, vigilant.
Examples of usage
- After two cups of coffee, I felt wakeful all night.
- She was wakeful during the flight, unable to rest.
- The baby is wakeful and ready to play.
- In her wakeful state, she noticed every detail in the room.
Interesting Facts
Etymology
- The word comes from Old English 'wacian', meaning to be awake or to be on watch.
- The suffix '-ful' means full of or characterized by, so 'wakeful' literally means full of wakefulness.
Psychology
- Being wakeful can enhance cognitive function, helping with memory and problem-solving.
- Certain states of wakefulness are linked to mental health, as insomnia can lead to stress and anxiety.
Health
- Adequate wakefulness is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, as it affects mood and physical health.
- Sleep disorders can cause prolonged wakefulness, making it important to prioritize good sleep hygiene.
Literature
- In poetry, wakefulness often symbolizes awareness, mindfulness, and a connection to deeper truths.
- Virginia Woolf famously explored themes of consciousness and wakefulness in her streams of thought within her novels.
Cultural References
- In many cultures, rituals are held at night that celebrate wakefulness, often to honor ancestors or mark transitions.
- The concept of 'night owls' is common, describing people who are naturally more awake and active at night, differing from 'morning larks'.
Translations
Translations of the word "wakeful" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vigia
- alerta
- acordado
🇮🇳 जागृत
- सतर्क
- जागता हुआ
🇩🇪 wachsam
- aufmerksam
- munter
🇮🇩 waspada
- terjaga
- sadar
🇺🇦 будний
- пильний
- бадьорий
🇵🇱 czujny
- pobudzony
- czuwający
🇯🇵 覚醒した
- 警戒した
- 目覚めている
🇫🇷 éveillé
- vigilant
- alerte
🇪🇸 despierto
- alerta
- vigilante
🇹🇷 uyanık
- tetikte
- dikkatli
🇰🇷 깨어 있는
- 경계하는
- 주의 깊은
🇸🇦 متيقظ
- يقظ
- منتبه
🇨🇿 bdělý
- pozorný
- čilý
🇸🇰 bdelý
- ostražitý
- bdelý
🇨🇳 清醒的
- 警觉的
- 醒着的
🇸🇮 buden
- pozoren
- zbran
🇮🇸 vakandi
- viðkvæmur
- skarpur
🇰🇿 ояну
- сақ
- бодрствующий
🇬🇪 გაღვიძებული
- ყურადღებიანი
- მობილური
🇦🇿 oyanıq
- diqqətli
- xəbərdar
🇲🇽 despierto
- alerta
- vigilante