Wakeful meaning

What does “wakeful” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“wakeful” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger.

wakeful

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
“a policy of open-eyed awareness”
“the vigilant eye of the town watch”
Synonymsargus-eyed open-eyed vigilant
(of sleep) easily disturbed
“in a light doze”
“a light sleeper”
Synonymslight
marked by full consciousness or alertness
“worked every moment of my waking hours”
Synonymswaking

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University