GAPING Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word gaping. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GAPING
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agape | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||||
noun • (Christian theology) the love of God or Christ for mankind • selfless love of one person for another without sexual implications (especially love that is spiritual in nature) • a religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship adjective satellite • with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe | ||||||||
cavernous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • being or suggesting a cavern • filled with vascular sinuses and capable of becoming distended and rigid as the result of being filled with blood | ||||||||
open | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed • affording free passage or access • used of mouth or eyes • (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints • ready or willing to receive favorably • open and observable; not secret or hidden noun • a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water • where the air is unconfined • a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play • information that has become public adjective satellite • with no protection or shield • open to or in view of all • not having been filled • accessible to all • not defended or capable of being defended • (of textures) full of small openings or gaps • having no protecting cover or enclosure • not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought • not sealed or having been unsealed • without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition • not requiring union membership • possibly accepting or permitting • affording free passage or view • openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness • ready for business verb • cause to open or to become open • start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning • become open • begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc. • spread out or open from a closed or folded state • make available • become available • have an opening or passage or outlet • make the opening move • afford access to • display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer | ||||||||
spacious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • very large in expanse or scope • (of buildings and rooms) having ample space | ||||||||
vast | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope | ||||||||
wide | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other • great in degree adverb • with or by a broad space • to the fullest extent possible • far from the intended target • to or over a great extent or range; far adjective satellite • broad in scope or content • (used of eyes) fully open or extended • very large in expanse or scope • having ample fabric • not on target | ||||||||
yawning | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom adjective satellite • gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something • with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness • showing lack of attention or boredom | ||||||||
gawk | verbv | |||||||
noun • an awkward stupid person verb • look with amazement; look stupidly | ||||||||
gawp | verbv | |||||||
verb • look with amazement; look stupidly | ||||||||
goggle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • look with amazement; look stupidly | ||||||||
yaw | verbv | |||||||
noun • an erratic deflection from an intended course verb • be wide open • deviate erratically from a set course • swerve off course momentarily | ||||||||
yawn | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom verb • utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired • be wide open |