reawakening

Definitions

The act or process of waking up again or becoming active once more.

A renewed interest in or revival of something, such as a movement, feeling, or belief.

Examples

The spring season brought a sudden reawakening of the dormant garden.

After years of apathy, the artist experienced a creative reawakening that led to her best work yet.

Synonyms

revival resurgence rebirth resurrection renewal regeneration awakening

Antonyms

stagnation decline dormancy oblivion extinction suppression slumber