YAWNS Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word yawns. (close relations)
Definition of YAWNS
yawned
Best Alternative Words for YAWNS
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bores | verbv | |||||||
noun • a person who evokes boredom • a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary) • diameter of a tube or gun barrel • a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes verb • cause to be bored • make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool | ||||||||
gapes | verbv | |||||||
noun • an expression of openmouthed astonishment • a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open) verb • look with amazement; look stupidly • be wide open | ||||||||
tires | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • hoop that covers a wheel verb • lose interest or become bored with something or somebody • exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress • deplete • cause to be bored | ||||||||
gape | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an expression of openmouthed astonishment • a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open) verb • look with amazement; look stupidly • be wide open | ||||||||
oscitance | nounn | |||||||
noun • drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning • an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom | ||||||||
oscitancy | nounn | |||||||
noun • drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning • an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom | ||||||||
yaw | verbv | |||||||
noun • an erratic deflection from an intended course verb • be wide open • deviate erratically from a set course • swerve off course momentarily | ||||||||
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 |