Definition of Yawning

Noun

  • an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth
    usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
    "he could not suppress a yawn"
    "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"
    "he apologized for his oscitancy"

Adjective

  • showing lack of attention or boredom
    "the yawning congregation"
  • with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness
    "a yawning congregation"
  • gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
    "the yawning mine shaft"
    "a yawning abyss"
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Unscramble yawning

67 unscramble word found using the letters yawning.
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