watchfully
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3.2
- adverb
- /ˈwɑːtʃfəlɪ/
:
vigilantemente
- She watched the surroundings watchfully, ready to react to any potential threat.
- eyes watchfully
Examples
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To a far greater extent than in the American milieux in which I customarily moved, I was watchfully self-aware of what I said in the Senior Room and the Hall of the College, and of how and when I said it.
Academic text (1999) -
He trailed after the stranger watchfully, following the passageway as it burrowed through the stone block walls past rows of cell doors identical to his own, all locked and barred.
Fiction book (1991) -
She lowered each ear watchfully into the rolling water, as if it would try to escape.
Fiction book (2001) -
Meanwhile, he lurked watchfully, as if in ambush.
Fiction book (2001) -
ANGLE ON: FRODO carefully walks to the edge and looks down. FARAMIR eyes him watchfully.
Fiction book (2002) -
They slipped ahead swiftly, watchfully, without panic or fear.
Fiction book (1992) -
"Where's Calhoun?" He ambled toward her, his eyes watchfully scanning the room.
Fiction book (1995) -
I think it's also (and more fruitfully) about patiently and watchfully training our attention on where Christ might be manifested today.
Blog text (3) -
They were wise, but it wasn't the wisdom of an ancient tree or river; rather, they seemed to possess the reserve of a watchfully silent guest at a party.
Fiction book (2000) -
"Sensing the mother’s evasiveness, the little girl draws watchfully close, with an important sense of participation in family affairs.
Fiction book (1997)
Synonyms
978
1.0
In a way that shows attention and caution to avoid mistakes or harm
269
1.4
With careful attention to small details
16
4.3
To act carefully and watch for danger
9
3.0
With care and strong focus on what you see or hear
3
6.5
In a careful way that avoids risk or saying too much
3
6.2
Carefully watching for danger or problems
1
3.2
In a quick and watchful way that notices and reacts to things
1
7.4
Carefully and with close attention
In a careful way that notices small details
Antonyms
How Watchful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word watchfully comes from watch meaning 'to look' plus the ending -ful meaning 'full of', with -ly turning it into an adverb. So, to act watchfully is to be 'full of watching', like a guard on duty paying close attention for danger.