awakening

== English == === Etymology === From awaken +‎ -ing. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /əˈweɪ̯kənɪŋ/ === Adjective === awakening (comparative more awakening, superlative most awakening) Rousing from sleep, in a natural or a figurative sense; rousing into activity; exciting === Noun === awakening (plural awakenings) The act of awaking, or ceasing to sleep. (religion) A revival of religion, or more general attention to religious matters than usual. (figurative) Being roused into action or activity. The act of becoming aware of something. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === awakening present participle and gerund of awaken