Waking

/ˈweɪkɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

the action of ceasing to sleep or causing someone to cease to sleep

I heard the alarm clock ringing, signaling that it was time for waking.

becoming aware of and responsive to one's surroundings after sleep

After a long night of rest, waking up felt refreshing.

adjective

relating to the process of waking up; not asleep

I enjoy the quiet moments of the waking hours before the world gets busy.

characterized by alertness or consciousness; aware

Her waking mind was full of ideas and aspirations.

Middle English 'wakien', from Old English 'wacian'.

waking hours

The hours during which a person is not asleep.

waking dream

A state of consciousness resembling dreaming while being awake.

waking nightmare

A distressing experience during the waking state that resembles a nightmare.

awake

In a state of consciousness; not asleep.

sleeping

In a state of rest; not awake.

drowse

To be half asleep; to nap lightly.

Woke

She's so woke to the issues of social justice.

Rise and shine

It's morning, time to rise and shine!