How Do You Spell WAKEFUL?

Pronunciation: [wˈe͡ɪkfə͡l] (IPA)

The word "wakeful" is spelled with the consonant "w" followed by the vowel "a" pronounced as /weɪk/ and then the consonant "k". The second syllable of the word is spelled with the vowel "u" pronounced as /ʊl/. The final "e" is silent, indicating that the stress falls on the first syllable. Wakeful is an adjective that describes one's ability to remain awake or alert. It can also describe something that is exciting or stimulates wakefulness.

WAKEFUL Meaning and Definition

1. Wakeful is an adjective that refers to being alert, vigilant, and unable to fall asleep or stay asleep easily. This term describes a state of being awake and conscious, where one is fully aware of their surroundings and their body is active while being mentally alert. Wakeful individuals tend to possess a heightened state of awareness and a keen ability to sense changes or disturbances in their environment. They often exhibit a stronger tendency to respond or react promptly in case of any emergencies or critical situations.

   Someone who is wakeful often experiences difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep, typically due to their heightened vigilance or overactive mind. It may also be caused by external factors such as noise, discomfort, or anxiety. As a result, wakeful individuals tend to have shorter, fragmented periods of sleep, which can lead to feelings of fatigue, reduced concentration, and impaired cognitive functioning during the day.

   Being wakeful can have both positive and negative connotations. On one hand, it can be seen as a desirable trait in certain situations, such as being on high alert during a night shift or maintaining a vigilant posture during a crucial task. On the other hand, chronic wakefulness can have detrimental effects on one's overall well-being, potentially causing various sleep-related disorders, mood disturbances, and decreased productivity.

2. Not sleeping; vigilant.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for WAKEFUL

• rageful
• vareful
• watcful
• jokeful
• waful
• warmful
• caeful
• wakefild
• waleful
• whaleful
• wakful
• waekful
• maseful
• Laveful
• swayfful
• Wakeifuly
• Waarful
• Waryful
• Swaeful

Etymology of WAKEFUL

The word "wakeful" derives from the Middle English word "wakful", which is a combination of "wak(en)" meaning "to wake" and "ful" meaning "full of" or "characterized by". The Old English word "wacian" also contributed to its formation. Ultimately, the Old English term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root "wakōną".

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