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hyper-vigilant

hy·per-vig·i·lant
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahy-per vij-uh-luh nt]
    • /ˈhaɪ pər ˈvɪdʒ ə lənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahy-per vij-uh-luh nt]
    • /ˈhaɪ pər ˈvɪdʒ ə lənt/

Definitions of hyper-vigilant word

  • adjective hyper-vigilant keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry. 1
  • adjective hyper-vigilant ever awake and alert; sleeplessly watchful. 1
See all 2 definitions of hyper-vigilant

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Origin of hyper-vigilant

First appearance:

before 1470
One of the 25% oldest English words
1470-80; < Latin vigilant- (stem of vigilāns), present participle of vigilāre to be watchful. See vigil, -ant

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Parts of speech for Hyper-vigilant

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Hyper-vigilant

hyper-vigilant popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Synonyms for hyper-vigilant

adj hyper-vigilant

adjective hyper-vigilant

  • napping — to sleep for a short time; doze.
All 6 Synonyms of hyper-vigilant

Antonyms for hyper-vigilant

adjective hyper-vigilant

  • heeding — to give careful attention to: He did not heed the warning.
Just one Antonym for hyper-vigilant

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