Main Entry:

yawn·ing

Pronunciation:

\ˈyȯ-niŋ\

Function:

adjective

Date:

before 12th century

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