wakening

/ˈweɪkənɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of waking up or becoming awake.
    • A gradual wakening is healthier than a sudden one.
    • The wakening of the city happens slowly at dawn.
    • Her gentle wakening was interrupted by a loud noise.
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adjective
  1. Becoming awake or alert.
    • The wakening forest filled with birdsong.
    • The wakening baby blinked at the bright light.
    • He felt a wakening curiosity about the old book.
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