(adj) carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger, Syn. vigilant, wakeful, open-eyed, Example: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
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