Meaning & Definition of word "Dawning"

noun:

• 1. the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; daybreak.
  • Example: The dawning of a new day filled the sky with hues of orange and pink.
• 2. the beginning or first stages of a phenomenon.
  • Example: The dawning of the digital age has transformed how we communicate.

adjective:

• 1. pertaining to the early stages or the beginning of something.
  • Example: She had a dawning realization of the challenges that lay ahead.