YAWNING


Meaning of YAWNING in English

adjective

Etymology: Middle English yaning, from present participle of yanen to yawn

1. : wide open : cavernous , gaping

a yawning hole

2. : showing fatigue or boredom by yawns

a yawning congregation

• yawning·ly adverb

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