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Definition of reawakening

reawakening

/ˌriː.əˈweɪ.kən.ɪŋ/
re · a · wak · en · ing
Plural:reawakenings
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Past Simple:reawakened
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Past Participle:reawakened
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Present Participle:reawakening
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reawakening Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A renewal or revival of interest, awareness, emotion, or cultural activity after a period of dormancy or decline.

Example

"The exhibition sparked a cultural reawakening among local artists and historians."

2

The act or process of waking up again from sleep or unconsciousness.

Example

"Upon her gradual reawakening from anesthesia, the patient asked for a glass of water."

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• verb

1

To rouse, revive, or emerge again from a state of sleep, inactivity, or dormancy (present participle of reawaken).

Example

"Listening to classical piano is reawakening his childhood passion for music."

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• Rhymes for reawakening

• Nearby Words

reauthorize
reawake
reawaken
reawakening
rebadge
rebalance
rebar

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reawakening. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reawakening
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