Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Yawning.
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"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
oscitanceoscitancyyawnHypernyms (Closely Related)
inborn reflexinnate reflexinstinctive reflexphysiological reactionreflexreflex actionreflex responseunconditioned reflexHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Yawning - as an adjective satellite
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
"Her yawning was contagious and soon everyone in the room was yawning too."
"The yawning of the lion signaled its drowsiness after a big meal."
"The yawning at the meeting indicated that it was a particularly boring session."
"It was difficult to stay awake during the yawning lecture."
"She couldn't control her yawning and it became embarrassing during the interview."
Word Game Points
Is YAWNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, yawning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
YAWNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is YAWNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, yawning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordYAWNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is YAWNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, yawning is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordYAWNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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