Yawning
adjective'jɔnɪŋ
Adjective
showing lack of attention or boredom
“the yawning congregation”
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
“the yawning mine shaft”
“a yawning abyss”
with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness
“a yawning congregation”
Noun
an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
“the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop”
Type of:Reflex
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