YAWNING
Scrabble letter values: Y4A1W4N1I1N1G2 = 14
Definition
- noun an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth. — synonyms: yawn, oscitance, oscitancy
- adjective gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something.
- adjective with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness.
- adjective showing lack of attention or boredom. — synonyms: drowsy, oscitant, yawning(a)
Examples
- “usually triggered by fatigue or boredom”
- “he could not suppress a yawn”
- “the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop”