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Waking

adjective

/ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

Meaning

awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake

She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.

awake, conscious, alert, aware

sleeping, unconscious, dormant, asleep

waking hours, waking life, waking moment

suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected

moving backward or returning to a worse condition

very clever and inventive; showing creativity in problem-solving

resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.