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yawning
/ˈjɔnɪŋ/ · 7 letters · 6 distinct letters
- adjective
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
the yawning mine shaft
- noun
an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
he could not suppress a yawn
- verb
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
The child yawned during the long performance
- verb
be wide open
the deep gaping canyon
- adjective
with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness
a yawning congregation