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Synonyms for (noun) yawning

Synonyms: oscitance, oscitancy, yawn, yawning Definition: an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom Usage: he could not suppress a yawn; the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop; he apologized for his oscitancy

Hypernyms: unconditioned reflex, inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response Definition: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus

Synonyms for (adjective) yawning

Synonyms: yawning, drowsy, oscitant Definition: showing lack of attention or boredom Usage: the yawning congregation

Hypernyms: inattentive Definition: showing a lack of attention or care Usage: inattentive students; an inattentive babysitter

Synonyms: yawning Definition: gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something Usage: the yawning mine shaft; a yawning abyss

Hypernyms: open Definition: affording free passage or access Usage: open drains; the road is open to traffic; open ranks

Synonyms: yawning Definition: with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness Usage: a yawning congregation

Hypernyms: open, opened Definition: used of mouth or eyes Usage: keep your eyes open; his mouth slightly opened