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yawning

English

  1. 🔊 gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
    “the yawning mine shaft”
  2. 🔊 with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness
    “a yawning congregation”
  3. 🔊 an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth
    “he could not suppress a yawn”

Similar words

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