n.
Pronunciation: ' yo ̇ -ni ŋ
Function: adjective
Date: before 12th century
1 : wide open : CAVERNOUS <a yawning hole> < yawning gaps in the plot>
2 : showing fatigue or boredom by yawns <a yawning audience>
– yawn · ing · ly \ ' yo ̇ -ni ŋ -l ē \ adverb