Yawning — synonyms, definition

1. yawning (Adjective)

4 synonyms

dopey dopy drowsy oscitant

3 definitions

yawning (Adjective) — Gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something. ex. "the yawning mine shaft" ex. "a yawning abyss"

yawning (Adjective) — With the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness. ex. "a yawning congregation"

yawning (Adjective) — Showing lack of attention or boredom. ex. "the yawning congregation"

2. yawning (Noun)

4 synonyms

oscitance oscitancy oscitation yawn

1 definition

yawning (Noun) — An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom. ex. "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"

8 types of

inborn reflex innate reflex instinctive reflex physiological reaction reflex reflex action reflex response unconditioned reflex

1 type

pandiculation

3. yawning (Verb)

2 synonyms

gaping yawing

2 definitions

yawning (Verb) — Utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired. ex. "The child yawned during the long performance"

yawning (Verb) — Be wide open. ex. "the deep yawning canyon"

5 types of

being breathing respiring suspiring taking a breath