Yawning has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Adjective
Noun
1
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"
2
The action of the verb yawn.
Verb
1
present participle of yawn
Adjective
1
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
"the yawning mine shaft"
"a yawning abyss"
2
with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness
"a yawning congregation"
3
showing lack of attention or boredom
"the yawning congregation"
Example Sentences
"he could not suppress a yawn"
noun
"the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"
noun
"he apologized for his oscitancy"
noun
"the yawning mine shaft"
adjective
"a yawning abyss"
adjective
"a yawning congregation"
adjective
"the yawning congregation"
adjective
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