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yawning
('/j//O/n/I//N/ )

noun (n)

  • an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom(noun.act)
    Example:
    The yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop.
    Synonym:
    oscitance, oscitancy, yawn
    source: wordnet30

adjective satellite (s)

  • gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something(adj.all)
    Example:
    The yawning mine shaft.
    A yawning abyss.
    source: wordnet30
  • with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness(adj.all)
    Example:
    A yawning congregation.
    source: wordnet30
  • showing lack of attention or boredom(adj.all)
    Example:
    The yawning congregation.
    Synonym:
    drowsy, oscitant
    source: wordnet30
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