aware of one's surroundings and responding to them normally; awake

(+ of) aware of or recognizing something

self-conscious; put-on

a conscious display of bonhomie

deliberate

made a conscious effort

(used in combinations) showing concern for the thing specified

bargain-conscious shoppers

archaic shy

Mr Elton only looked very conscious and smiling — Jane Austen

in psychology, denoting the part of the mind the workings of which one is aware