Yawning Definition

yônĭng
adjective
Gaping open; cavernous.
A yawning abyss.
American Heritage
That yawns or yawn.
Yawning commuters; travelers yawning in the queue.
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verb

Present participle of yawn.

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noun

The action of the verb yawn.

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Other Word Forms of Yawning

Noun

Singular:
yawning
Plural:
yawnings

Yawning Sentence Examples

  • Stretching his arms and yawning, he leaned forward to rise.

  • There were yawning gaps in their ranks.

  • Gabriel waited in front of the yawning portal.

  • Beyond its yawning mouth, she saw what looked like yellow doorways glowing.

  • He won't come here again, remarked the old soldier, yawning.

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Words Starting With

YYAYAW

Words Ending With

GNGING

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With Y7 Letter Words Ending With G