| Noun | 1. | yawning - an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom; "he could not suppress a yawn"; "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"; "he apologized for his ostinancy" | |
| Adj. | 1. | yawning - gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something; "the yawning mine shaft"; "a yawning abyss"open - affording free passage or access; "open drains"; "the road is open to traffic"; "open ranks" | |
| 2. | yawning - with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness; "a yawning congregation"opened, open - used of mouth or eyes; "keep your eyes open"; "his mouth slightly opened" | |
| 3. | yawning - showing lack of attention or boredom; "the yawning congregation"inattentive - showing a lack of attention; "inattentive students" | |