Definitions
Yawning - as a noun
An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
Example: "He could not suppress a yawn"
Yawning - as an adjective satellite
Gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
Example: "The yawning mine shaft"
With the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness
Example: "A yawning congregation"
Showing lack of attention or boredom
Example: "The yawning congregation"
Yawning - as a verb
To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.
Example: "I could see my students yawning, so i knew the lesson was boring them."
To say while yawning.
To present a wide opening.
Example: "Death yawned before us, and i hit the brakes."
To open the mouth, or to gape, through surprise or bewilderment.
To be eager; to desire to swallow anything; to express desire by yawning.
Example: "To yawn for fat livings"
Yawning - as an adjective
That yawns or yawn.
Example: "Yawning commuters"
Wide open.
Example: "A yawning chasm; the shark's yawning jaws"
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
YAWNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
YAWNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
YAWNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
