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How do you spell Vigilant?

Correct spelling

vigilant

VIGIL + ANT. Ends in ANT.

Why is vigilant spelled this way?

From Latin vigilare, to be awake. VIGIL (watchful). Someone vigilant stays awake and watchful — alertness sustained through deliberate effort.

Common misspellings of vigilant

vigilentvigelantvigilintviglant

Example

Security guards must remain vigilant.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell vigilant?+
The correct spelling is "vigilant". VIGIL + ANT. Ends in ANT.
Is it vigilent or vigilant?+
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