awakening

noun verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: a-wak-en-ing (4)
English Definition

An act of waking from sleep, or a revival of interest or attention.

Example Sentence

Spring brings a new awakening of nature.

US IPA /əˈweɪ.kən.ɪŋ/
UK IPA /əˈweɪ.kən.ɪŋ/

Synonyms

revival arousal realization awareness

Antonyms

sleep slumber extinction