yawning
/jɔnɪŋ/
adjectivenoun
7 letters2 syllables14 points in Scrabble®16 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS4
ADJECTIVE
1
Showing lack of attention or boredom.
“the yawning congregation”
2
Gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something.
“the yawning mine shaft”
“a yawning abyss”
3
NOUNWith the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness.
“a yawning congregation”
1
An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom.
“the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop”
WORD FORMS
Related formyawn
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®14 points
Words With Friends®16 points
Double word28 points
Triple word42 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinawningyay
Starts & ends withY … G
Syllablesyawn · ing
SYNONYMS & RELATED8
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