NYT Dictionary

AWAKENING

/əˈweɪ̯kənɪŋ/
AdjectiveNounVerba-WAK-en-inga-wak-en-ing · 4 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Rousing from sleep, in a natural or a figurative sense; rousing into activity; exciting

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From awaken + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

wakeningawakenwakewakenrousearouseawakearousaldawndisappointment

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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