awakening
/əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
adjective
- Describing something that causes someone to wake up or become alert.
- The awakening alarm clock startled everyone in the house.
- She drank an awakening cup of coffee before her morning run.
- The cold water had an awakening effect on his tired mind.
- Describing a process of becoming aware or active.
- The country is experiencing an awakening interest in renewable energy.
- Spring is an awakening season for plants and animals.
- The awakening consciousness of social justice spread through the community.
noun
- The act of waking up from sleep.
- Her awakening was gradual, with the sun slowly filling the room.
- The baby's awakening was followed by a happy coo.
- A sudden noise caused a rude awakening in the middle of the night.
- A moment when someone becomes aware of something important or starts to understand a new idea.
- Reading that book led to a spiritual awakening for many people.
- Her awakening to the realities of poverty inspired her to volunteer.
- The protest was a political awakening for the young generation.
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