Meaning of wakeful in English
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Classifying Adjective
wakefulDefinitions
1. carefully observant or attentiveExamples
- « 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 »
Synonyms
- 2. (of sleep) easily disturbed
Examples
- « in a light doze »
- « a light sleeper »
- « a restless wakeful night »
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