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(adj) vigilant, open-eyed, argus-eyed
carefully observant or attentive; 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
(adj) waking
marked by full consciousness or alertness
worked every moment of my waking hours
(adj) light
(of sleep) easily disturbed
in a light doze; a light sleeper; a restless wakeful night