yawning

/jˈɔnɪŋ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
   “the yawning mine shaft”
2. with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness
   “a yawning congregation”
3. showing lack of attention or boredom
   “the yawning congregation”

noun

1. an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
   “he could not suppress a yawn”

Synonyms for yawning

• open
• drowsy
• oscitant
• inattentive
• yawn
• oscitance
• oscitancy

Words that rhyme with yawning

• fawning
• dawning