wakeful

[ˈweɪkfəl]

wakeful Definition

  • 1unable to sleep or not able to sleep easily
  • 2remaining alert and watchful

Using wakeful: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wakeful" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The baby's crying kept her wakeful all night.

  • Example

    He was feeling wakeful after drinking too much coffee.

  • Example

    The guard remained wakeful throughout the night.

wakeful Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for wakeful

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Summary: wakeful in Brief

The term 'wakeful' [ˈweɪkfəl] refers to being unable to sleep or having difficulty sleeping, as in 'The baby's crying kept her wakeful all night.' It can also mean remaining alert and watchful, as in 'The guard remained wakeful throughout the night.' Synonyms include 'sleepless,' 'restless,' 'alert,' and 'vigilant,' while antonyms include 'sleepy,' 'drowsy,' and 'unobservant.'