awaking
a-wak-ing
verb
Rousing from sleep or becoming conscious and aware of something.
"He was awaking slowly from his deep slumber."
noun
The act or process of rousing from sleep or becoming aware.
"The awaking of the city was gradual."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: wake up, arouse, awaken, awake, wake, waken, come alive
Antonyms: dope off, doze off, drift off, drop off, drowse off, fall asleep, flake out, nod off