awakening
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: awakenings
Sense 1
Rousing from sleep, in a natural or a figurative sense; rousing into activity; exciting
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The act of awaking, or ceasing to sleep.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A revival of religion, or more general attention to religious matters than usual.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “awakening” mean?
Rousing from sleep, in a natural or a figurative sense; rousing into activity; exciting
Is “awakening” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.