Rousing from sleep, in a natural or a figurative sense; rousing into activity; exciting
the awakening city
The act of awaking, or ceasing to sleep.
A revival of religion, or more general attention to religious matters than usual.
Being roused into action or activity.
When I invited women to decide for themselves which rite of passage to talk or write about, I found that only a few chose their sexual awakening.
present participle and gerund of awaken
From awaken + -ing.
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