noun

awakening

uh-WAY-kuh-nihng

noun

The act or moment of waking up, or of suddenly becoming aware of something.

"Her diagnosis was a rude awakening about how little rest she'd been getting."

"The whole town experienced a religious awakening that summer."

How to Use Awakening

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe moment something suddenly becomes clear or you "wake up" to a new reality.

Common pairings

a rude awakening spiritual awakening a moment of awakening

more awakening comparative, awakenings plural, most awakening superlative

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Her diagnosis was a rude _____ about how little rest she'd been getting.

From awaken + -ing.

evening opening widening happening weakening deafening maddening listening gardening sickening fattening screening