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- [vij-uh-luh nt]
- /ˈvɪdʒ ə lənt/
- /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vij-uh-luh nt]
- /ˈvɪdʒ ə lənt/
Definitions of vigilantly word
- adjective vigilantly keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry. 1
- adjective vigilantly ever awake and alert; sleeplessly watchful. 1
- adverb vigilantly In a vigilant manner. 0
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Origin of vigilantly
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 Vigilantly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vigilantly 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.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
vigilantly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for vigilantly
adv vigilantly
- agilely — quick and well-coordinated in movement; lithe: an agile leap.
- animatedly — full of life, action, or spirit; lively; vigorous: an animated debate on the death penalty.
- anxiously — full of mental distress or uneasiness because of fear of danger or misfortune; greatly worried; solicitous: Her parents were anxious about her poor health.
- ardently — having, expressive of, or characterized by intense feeling; passionate; fervent: an ardent vow; ardent love.
- assiduously — constant; unremitting: assiduous reading.
adverb vigilantly
- alertly — fully aware and attentive; wide-awake; keen: an alert mind.
- cautiously — showing, using, or characterized by caution: a cautious man; To be cautious is often to show wisdom.
- enthusiastically — In an enthusiastic manner.
- expeditiously — In an expeditious manner.
- heedfully — In a heedful manner.
Antonyms for vigilantly
adverb vigilantly
- idly — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
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