Dawning

/ˈdɔː.nɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; daybreak.

The dawning of a new day filled the sky with hues of orange and pink.

the beginning or first stages of a phenomenon.

The dawning of the digital age has transformed how we communicate.

adjective

pertaining to the early stages or the beginning of something.

She had a dawning realization of the challenges that lay ahead.

From 'dawn', related to the Old English 'dæge' meaning day.

dawning realization

A sudden understanding or insight about something.

dawn

The first light of day.

daybreak

The time in the morning when daylight first appears.

A metaphor for new beginnings.

After the breakup, she felt it was the dawning of a new chapter in her life.