DICTOMETER

YAWNING(PRENOMINAL)

1. Synonyms:
   • Yawn
   • Yawning
   • Oscitance
   • Oscitancy
   Definitions:
   • an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth
   • usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
   Examples:
   • He could not suppress a yawn
   • The yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop
   • He apologized for his oscitancy
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Yawn
   Definitions:
   • utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
   Examples:
   • The child yawned during the long performance
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Gape
   • Yawn
   • Yaw
   Definitions:
   • be wide open
   Examples:
   • The deep gaping canyon
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Yawning
   Definitions:
   • gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
   Examples:
   • The yawning mine shaft
   • A yawning abyss
   Antonyms:
   • Closed
   
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Yawning
   Definitions:
   • with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness
   Examples:
   • A yawning congregation
   Antonyms:
   • Closed
   • Shut
   
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Drowsy
   • Oscitant
   • Yawning
   Definitions:
   • showing lack of attention or boredom
   Examples:
   • The yawning congregation
   Antonyms:
   • Attentive