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 watchful watchful /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/

adjective

  1. Engaged in or accustomed to close observation  ( watchful , alert )
    engaged in or accustomed to close observation
     Caught by a couple of alert cops
    caught by a couple of alert cops
     Alert enough to spot the opportunity when it came
    alert enough to spot the opportunity when it came
     Constantly alert and vigilant, like a sentinel on duty
    constantly alert and vigilant, like a sentinel on duty
  2. Experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness  ( insomniac , sleepless , watchful )
    experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
     Insomniac old people
    insomniac old people
     Insomniac nights
    insomniac nights
     Lay sleepless all night
    lay sleepless all night
     Twenty watchful, weary, tedious nights
    twenty watchful, weary, tedious nights