on the qui vive (Meaning)
on the qui vive (n)
lively attentiveness
Synonyms & Antonyms of on the qui vive
Synonyms:
- on one's toes
- careful
- tentie
- conscious
- observant
- sensitive
- wide-awake
- cautious
- watchful
- aware
- attentive
- regardful
- wary
- Argus-eyed
Antonyms:
on the qui vive Sentence Examples
- The sentry stood on qui vive, his eyes scanning the perimeter for any sign of danger.
- The secret agent remained on qui vive, anticipating the arrival of his contact.
- The hunter was on qui vive, listening intently for the sound of his prey.
- The students were on qui vive, eager to impress the teacher with their knowledge.
- The researcher was on qui vive, waiting for the results of the long-awaited experiment.
- The doctor was on qui vive, watching for any change in the patient's condition.
- The traveler was on qui vive, wary of strangers and potential threats.
- The investor was on qui vive, monitoring the market for opportunities.
- The artist was on qui vive, seeking inspiration in the world around him.
- The athlete was on qui vive, preparing for the upcoming competition.
FAQs About the word on the qui vive
lively attentiveness
on guard, on tiptoe, on the ball, alive,alert, vigilant, on the alert, awake, on one's toes, careful
preoccupied, preoccupied, unaware, dreaming, unaware, distracted, sleeping,asleep, absorbed, engrossed
The sentry stood on qui vive, his eyes scanning the perimeter for any sign of danger.
The secret agent remained on qui vive, anticipating the arrival of his contact.
The hunter was on qui vive, listening intently for the sound of his prey.
The students were on qui vive, eager to impress the teacher with their knowledge.
