yawning


Meanings

  • 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"
  • utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired;
  • be wide open;
  • gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something;
    • "the yawning mine shaft"
    • "a yawning abyss"
  • with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness;
    • "a yawning congregation"
  • showing lack of attention or boredom;
    • "the yawning congregation"


Scrabble Score: 14

yawning is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

yawning is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

yawning is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 16

yawning is a valid Words With Friends word