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yawning

/'/j//O/n/I//N/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom

    noun.act

    Examples
    The yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop.
    Synonyms oscitance oscitancy yawn

    Source: WordNet 3.0

adjective satellite

  1. gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something

    adj.all

    Examples
    The yawning mine shaft.
    A yawning abyss.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness

    adj.all

    Examples
    A yawning congregation.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. showing lack of attention or boredom

    adj.all

    Examples
    The yawning congregation.
    Synonyms drowsy oscitant

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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