VIGILANTLY

vigilantly, watchfully

(adverb) in a watchful manner

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

vigilantly (comparative more vigilantly, superlative most vigilantly)

In a vigilant manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Vig"i*lant*ly, adv.

Definition: In a vigilant manner.

VIGILANT

Vig"i*lant, a. Etym: [L. vigilans, -antis, p. pr. of vigilare to watch, fr. vigil awake: cf. F. vigilant. See Vigil.]

Definition: Attentive to discover and avoid danger, or to provide for safety; wakeful; watchful; circumspect; wary. "Be sober, be vigilant." 1 Pet. v. 8. Sirs, take your places, and be vigilant. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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