Definition of yawnings

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Definition of yawnings

  • showing lack of attention or boredom (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the yawning congregation

    Synonyms

    1. drowsy
    2. oscitant
  • an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom (noun)

    Examples

    1. the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop

    Synonyms

    1. oscitance
    2. oscitancy
    3. yawn
  • gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the yawning mine shaft
    2. a yawning abyss
  • with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a yawning congregation

See definition of yawnings in Merriam Webster