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