Definition of WAKEFUL

wakeful

Adjective Satellite

  • carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
  • (of sleep) easily disturbed
    • "a restless wakeful night"
  • marked by full consciousness or alertness

Adj

  • Awake; not sleeping.
  • Sleepless.
  • Vigilant and alert; watchful.

Adjective

  • Not sleeping or unable to sleep; alert and vigilant.

Examples

  • His wakeful mind was constantly calculating possible Scrabble plays, even in his dreams.

Origin / Etymology

From wake + -ful.

Synonyms

argus-eyed, light, open-eyed, vigilant, waking

Scrabble Score: 17

wakeful: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
wakeful: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
wakeful: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

wakeful: valid Words With Friends Word