Antonyms of adj comatose
1 of 2 senses of comatose
Sense 2
comatose -- (in a state of deep and usually prolonged unconsciousness; unable to respond to external stimuli; "a comatose patient")
INDIRECT (VIA unconscious) -> conscious -- (knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts; "remained conscious during the operation"; "conscious of his faults"; "became conscious that he was being followed")
Similarity of adj comatose
2 senses of comatose
Sense 1
comatose -- (relating to or associated with a coma; "comatose breathing"; "comatose state")
Sense 2
comatose -- (in a state of deep and usually prolonged unconsciousness; unable to respond to external stimuli; "a comatose patient")
=> unconscious (vs. conscious) -- (not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead; "lay unconscious on the floor")