yawning
yawn·ing
adj \ˈyȯ-niŋ\Definition of YAWNING
1
: wide open : cavernous <a yawning hole> <yawning gaps in the plot>
2
: showing fatigue or boredom by yawns <a yawning audience>
— yawn·ing·ly \ˈyȯ-niŋ-lē\ adverb
See First Known Use of YAWNING
before 12th century
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