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Meaning of vigil
vigil (n)
a period of sleeplessness
the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
vigil (v. i.)
Abstinence from sleep, whether at a time when sleep is customary or not; the act of keeping awake, or the state of being awake, or the state of being awake; sleeplessness; wakefulness; watch.
Hence, devotional watching; waking for prayer, or other religious exercises.
Originally, the watch kept on the night before a feast.
Later, the day and the night preceding a feast.
A religious service performed in the evening preceding a feast.
vigil Sentence Examples
- The community organized a candlelight vigil to honor the memory of the departed souls.
- People gathered at the park for a vigil to raise awareness about social justice issues.
- A solemn vigil was held in remembrance of the victims of the tragic incident.
- As night fell, the candlelit vigil created a serene and reflective atmosphere.
- The church organized a prayer vigil for those affected by the recent natural disaster.
- The vigil at the war memorial brought together veterans and their families to commemorate fallen soldiers.
- The family organized a vigil to celebrate the life of their loved one who had passed away.
- A silent vigil was held outside the hospital to show support for healthcare workers during challenging times.
- The community maintained a constant vigil, looking out for each other's well-being in times of adversity.
- Students organized a vigil on campus to stand in solidarity against discrimination and promote unity.
FAQs About the word vigil
a period of sleeplessness, the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival), a purposeful surveillance to guard
surveillance,watch, inspection, supervision, observation,lookout, scrutiny,observance
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The community organized a candlelight vigil to honor the memory of the departed souls.
People gathered at the park for a vigil to raise awareness about social justice issues.
A solemn vigil was held in remembrance of the victims of the tragic incident.
As night fell, the candlelit vigil created a serene and reflective atmosphere.
