Scrabble & Words with friends points
- yawning is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
- yawning is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
- yawning is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16
Definition of yawning
- showing lack of attention or boredom (adjective)
Examples
- the yawning congregation
Synonyms
- drowsy
- oscitant
- an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom (noun)
Examples
- the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop
Synonyms
- oscitance
- oscitancy
- yawn
- gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something (adjective)
Examples
- the yawning mine shaft
- a yawning abyss
- with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness (adjective)
Examples
- a yawning congregation
See definition of yawning in Merriam Webster