adj
Uncommon
awakened
uh-WAY-kuhnd
Awakened (adj) means having been roused from sleep; also, having become alert or aware of something. Example: “The awakened city slowly came to life as commuters filled the streets.”
adj
1
Having been roused from sleep; also, having become alert or aware of something.
"The awakened city slowly came to life as commuters filled the streets."
"She felt like a newly awakened sense of purpose had taken hold of her."
How to use awakened
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWoken up — literally or in the sense of becoming newly aware of something.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more awakened
- Superlative
- most awakened
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Antonyms
unawakened
Rhymes for awakened
opened
saddened
unopened
hardened
darkened
softened
sickened
weakened
burdened
loosened
flattened
sweetened
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Frequently asked questions
What does “awakened” mean?
The word “awakened” means having been roused from sleep; also, having become alert or aware of something. In plain terms, woken up — literally or in the sense of becoming newly aware of something.
How do you pronounce “awakened”?
“Awakened” is pronounced uh-WAY-kuhnd (/əˈweɪkənd/ in IPA).
How do you use “awakened” in a sentence?
Here is “awakened” used in a sentence: “The awakened city slowly came to life as commuters filled the streets.”
What part of speech is “awakened”?
“Awakened” is an adjective.
Is “awakened” a common word?
“Awakened” is an uncommon word in modern English.
