Definition of wakefulness Wakefulness

wake•ful•ness

We found 5 definitions of wakefulness from 3 different sources.

What does wakefulness mean?

Noun Plural: wakefulnesses
wakefulness - a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world; "consciousness during wakefulness in a sane person is pretty well ordered and familiar"
		waking the state of remaining awake; "days of danger and nights of waking"
		physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
		arousal the act of arousing; "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"
wakefulness - a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep; "accept your wakefulness and sleep in its own contrary way is more likely to come"
		sleeplessness
		temporary state a state that continues for a limited time
wakefulness - the process of paying close and continuous attention; "wakefulness, watchfulness, and bellicosity make a good hunter"; "vigilance is especially susceptible to fatigue"
		watchfulness, vigilance, alertness
		attention a courteous act indicating affection; "she tried to win his heart with her many attentions"