Definition of watchful

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Watchful (a.) Full of watch; vigilant; attentive; careful to observe closely; observant; cautious; -- with of before the thing to be regulated or guarded; as, to be watchful of one's behavior; and with against before the thing to be avoided; as, to be watchful against the growth of vicious habits..

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Observant :: Observant (a.) Taking notice; viewing or noticing attentively; watchful; attentive; as, an observant spectator; observant habits..
Sleepy :: Sleepy (n.) Characterized by an absence of watchfulness; as, sleepy security..
Vigilance :: Vigilance (n.) Watchfulness in respect of danger; care; caution; circumspection.
Watchful :: Watchful (a.) Full of watch; vigilant; attentive; careful to observe closely; observant; cautious; -- with of before the thing to be regulated or guarded; as, to be watchful of one's behavior; and with against before the thing to be avoided; as, to be watchful against the growth of vicious habits..
Regardant :: Regardant (v. t.) Looking behind; looking backward watchfully.
Careful :: Careful (a.) Taking care; giving good heed; watchful; cautious; provident; not indifferent, heedless, or reckless; -- often followed by of, for, or the infinitive; as, careful of money; careful to do right..
Guardful :: Guardful (a.) Cautions; wary; watchful.
Observative :: Observative (a.) Observing; watchful.
Argus-eyed :: Argus-eyed (a.) Extremely observant; watchful; sharp-sighted.
Circumspection :: Circumspection (n.) Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; caution; watchfulness.
Care :: Care (n.) Attention or heed; caution; regard; heedfulness; watchfulness; as, take care; have a care..
Cautious :: Cautious (a.) Attentive to examine probable effects and consequences of acts with a view to avoid danger or misfortune; prudent; circumspect; wary; watchful; as, a cautious general..
Erect :: Erect (a.) Watchful; alert.
Lidless :: Lidless (a.) Having no lid, or not covered with the lids, as the eyes; hence, sleepless; watchful..
Wakeful :: Wakeful (a.) Not sleeping; indisposed to sleep; watchful; vigilant.
Open-eyed :: Open-eyed (a.) With eyes widely open; watchful; vigilant.
Alert :: Alert (a.) Watchful; vigilant; active in vigilance.
Jealous :: Jealous (a.) Zealous; solicitous; vigilant; anxiously watchful.
Argus :: Argus (n.) One very vigilant; a guardian always watchful.
Hover :: Hover (v. i.) To hang about; to move to and fro near a place, threateningly, watchfully, or irresolutely..
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