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yawning
adjective
noun
Gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
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adjective
Gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
“The yawning mine shaft”
adjective
With the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness
“A yawning congregation”
adjective
Showing lack of attention or boredom
“The yawning congregation”
noun
An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
“He could not suppress a yawn”
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The yawning mine shaft
A yawning abyss
A yawning congregation
The yawning congregation
He could not suppress a yawn
The yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop
He apologized for his oscitancy
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