Yawning - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈjɒnɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word yawning
Brit.  |ˈjɔːnɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word yawning
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be' to yawn

noun

- an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom (syn: oscitancy, yawn)
the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop

adjective

- 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
- showing lack of attention or boredom (syn: drowsy, oscitant)
the yawning congregation

Extra examples

Students were yawning in class.

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