All watchfully synonyms
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W w adverb watchfully
- alertly — fully aware and attentive; wide-awake; keen: an alert mind.
- closely — to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut.
- keenly — finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor.
- warily — in a wary manner.
- cautiously — showing, using, or characterized by caution: a cautious man; To be cautious is often to show wisdom.
- jealously — feeling resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages (often followed by of): He was jealous of his rich brother.
- heedfully — In a heedful manner.
- observantly — quick to notice or perceive; alert.
adv watchfully
- fixedly — fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.
- in detail — an individual or minute part; an item or particular.
- discreetly — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
- attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
- concernedly — interested or affected: concerned citizens.
- meticulously — taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough: a meticulous craftsman; meticulous personal appearance.
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- fastidiously — excessively particular, critical, or demanding; hard to please: a fastidious eater.
- guardedly — cautious; careful; prudent: to be guarded in one's speech.
- conscientiously — governed by conscience; controlled by or done according to one's inner sense of what is right; principled: She's a conscientious judge, who does not let personal prejudices influence her decisions.
- intently — firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed, as the eyes or mind: an intent gaze.
- dependably — capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable: a dependable employee.
- circumspectly — watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent: circumspect behavior.
- 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.