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Vigilant vs Drowsy - What's the difference?

vigilant | drowsy |

As adjectives the difference between vigilant and drowsy

is that vigilant is watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary while drowsy is inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness; lethargic; dozy.

vigilant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary
    • Be vigilant for signs of disease in your garden.

    Synonyms

    * watchful, alert, wary, aware, on the qui vive

    Derived terms

    * vigilantly

    Related terms

    * vigil * vigilance * vigilante

    drowsy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness; lethargic; dozy.
    • I was feeling drowsy and so decided to make a cup of coffee to try to wake myself up.
  • Disposing to sleep; lulling; soporific.
    • It was a warm, drowsy summer afternoon.
  • Dull; stupid.

    • Derived terms

    * drowsiness