adj
yawning
YAW-nihng
adj
1
Wide open, like a gaping mouth.
"A yawning chasm opened up in front of the hikers."
noun
1
The act of opening the mouth wide and breathing deeply from tiredness or boredom.
"Constant yawning was the only sign he was exhausted."
How to Use Yawning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the ongoing act of yawning, or (as an adjective) something wide and gaping.
Common pairings
a yawning gap
yawning chasm
Word Forms
more yawning comparative, yawnings plural, most yawning superlative
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