Category:Watchful

Watch"ful, a.

Defn: 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. "many a watchful night." Shak. "happy watchful Shepherds." Milton. 'twixt prayer and watchful love his heart dividing. Keble.

Syn. -- vigilant; attentive; cautious; observant; circumspect; wakeful; Heedful. -- watch"ful*ly, adv. -- watch"ful*ness, n.