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vigil

/ˈvɪdʒ.ɪl/

/ˈvɪdʒ.əl/

Translations

vigilnoun

vigils

/ˈvɪdʒ.ɪl/

/ˈvɪdʒ.əl/

The family held a vigil by the hospital bed.

Семья устроила бдение у больничной койки.

The nurse's vigil lasted throughout the night.

Дежурство медсестры длилось всю ночь.

Additional translations

Synonyms

vigiladjective

more vigil

Comp.

most vigil

Super.

/ˈvɪdʒ.ɪl/

/ˈvɪdʒ.əl/

Used attributively to describe services, Masses, or events occurring on the eve of a festival.

vigilnoun

A period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray.

The family held a vigil by the hospital bed, hoping for a recovery.

A stationary, peaceful demonstration in support of a particular cause, typically without speeches.

The community organized a candlelight vigil to honor the victims of the tragedy.

A devotional service or liturgical celebration held on the evening or night before a religious festival.

The Easter Vigil began at sunset and lasted several hours.

vigiladjective

Relating to or occurring on the eve of a religious festival.

They attended the vigil Mass before Christmas Day.