Synonyms of awakening

awakening 1 of 2

adjective

as in waking

Related Words

• waking
• energizing
• wakening
• arousing
• rousing
• stimulating
• invigorating
• stimulant
• refreshing
• reviving
• bracing
• stimulative
• stimulatory
• restorative

Dissimilar Words

• hypnotic
• narcotic
• sleepy
• drowsy
• opiate
• somnolent
• soporific
• sedative
• settling
• slumberous
• tranquilizing
• relaxant
• restful
• comforting
• soothing
• relaxing
• calming
• somniferous
• depressant
• quieting
• lulling
• pacifying

awakening

2 of 2

verb

present participle of awaken

1

as in awaking

to cause to stop sleeping

be quiet or you'll awaken the kids

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waking
• awaking
• rousing
• wakening
• arousing
• knocking up
• reawakening
• stirring
• reviving
• raising
• routing
• disturbing
• rousting
• stimulating
• exciting
• provoking
• agitating
• rewaking
• bestirring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lulling
• mesmerizing
• hypnotizing

2

as in wakening

to cease to be asleep

guests at the B and B usually awaken to the smell of fresh pancakes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• awaking
• waking
• wakening
• rousing
• arousing
• rising
• watching
• uprising
• reawakening
• arising
• rolling out
• reviving
• getting up
• turning out
• stirring
• rewaking
• shifting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sleeping
• resting
• slumbering
• dozing
• nodding
• dropping off
• napping
• snoozing
• retiring
• turning in
• bedding (down)
• sleeping in
• flopping
• couching
• catnapping
• conking (off or out)
• lying up
• dossing (down)
• kipping (down)
• sacking out
• oversleeping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of awakening

Verb

None of these patterns are inherent strengths or weaknesses; the value comes from recognizing them and being present to what is most needed in the moment, awakening leadership. — Catherine Bell, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

The lyrics describe the sorrows of a family separated by slavery, and Frederick Douglass praised the song for awakening abolitionist sentiments. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

This transit invigorates your world of romance, pleasure, creativity and self-expression, while awakening your sense of identity, courage and personal vision. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026

Even five to ten minutes outside shortly after waking supports the cortisol awakening response and sets your body clock for the rest of the day. — Allison Palmer updated June 4, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026

Partnership wants balance as the nurturing Moon activates your 7th House of Partnership, standing opposite awakening Uranus in your 1st House of Identity. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026

What the Cortisol Awakening Response Actually Is The cortisol awakening response is the rapid surge of cortisol across the first 30 to 45 minutes after waking, per a January 2025 review in Endocrine Reviews. — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026

As temperatures climb and trees bud with the arrival of spring, a native frog species is awakening after months being frozen and nearly dead. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026

The solemn Moon is stepping into Capricorn, awakening your 12th House of Solitude and Healing. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026