| Noun | 1. | yawning - an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom; "he could not suppress a yawn"; "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"; "he apologized for his ostinancy" |
| Adj. | 1. | yawning - gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something; "the yawning mine shaft"; "a yawning abyss" |
| 2. | yawning - with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness; "a yawning congregation" | |
| 3. | yawning - showing lack of attention or boredom; "the yawning congregation" |
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