yawning

noun

an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth

adjective

showing lack of attention or boredom

with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness

gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something

Synonyms for yawning

oscitancyn oscitantadj oscitationn drowsyadj pandiculationn yawnyadj gapingadj nappingadj snoozyadj somnolentadj slumberyadj sleepinessn slumberousadj

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