alertly

Examples

• All

• Zimmerman stopped and gazed alertly at his Pokémon.

  Fiction book (1998)

• PK and Morrie stand by a side gate near the athletic field, looking alertly about.

  Fiction book (1992)

• "What's the deal on the plane crash?" Tree looked at me alertly.

  Fiction book (1992)

• The dog was staring up alertly at the girl, his lips drawn back from his yellow teeth.

  Fiction book (1998)

• Its ears were raised alertly, and it was panting.

  Fiction book (1994)

• Her Australian shepherd, Sean, sitting on the bucket seat across from her, looked back alertly.

  Fiction book (2001)

• Johanna was kept busy feeding the youngest child and watching alertly that the others minded their manners.

  Fiction book (1992)

• The sauropod peered alertly at them and made a low trumpeting sound, rather like an elephant.

  Fiction book (1990)

• The huge rabbit sat at the front of the yawl, ears pricked, gazing ahead alertly.

  Fiction book (1992)

• Though it would be logical to sleep or talk, they lie alertly silent, rigid, conscious of the edges of their bodies, cooler than the penetrating heat.

  Fiction book (1990)

Synonyms

I

intently

vsalertly

48 3.1

A person looks or listens with full attention

is more about quick noticing and responsive awareness

A

acutely

vsalertly

19 5.8

In a very careful way that notices small details

adds a quicker reactive element rather than only sensitivity

A

attentively

vsalertly

9 3.0

With care and strong focus on what you see or hear

is faster to notice and react, not only to concentrate

V

vigilantly

vsalertly

3 6.2

Carefully watching for danger or problems

is broader, focusing on quick noticing and general response

P

perceptively

vsalertly

1 5.8

In a way that shows clear, careful understanding of people or situations

is more about quick noticing and reacting than insight

H

heedfully

vsalertly

1 7.4

Carefully and with close attention

leans more toward quick perception and fast reaction

W

watchfully

vsalertly

1 3.2

In a careful way while looking for danger or sudden movement

is similar but more general and quicker to respond

O

observantly

vsalertly

4.9

In a careful way that notices small details

is quicker to notice and respond, not just observe

R

responsively

vsalertly

3.9

In a way that reacts quickly and kindly to people

also stresses quick notice but adds perceptive awareness

Antonyms

C

carelessly

20 1.0

In a way that you do something without thinking or paying attention

I

inattentively

6.5

In a way that shows no attention to what is happening

How Attentive

vigilantly

3 6.2

watchfully

1 3.2

alertly

1 3.2

attentively

9 3.0

casually

103 2.5

inattentively

6.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology