1. (

• yawn ,
• yawning ,
• oscitance ,
• oscitancy

) 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 oscitancy" ;

1. (

• yawn

) utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired; "The child yawned during the long performance" ;

2. (

• gape ,
• yawn ,
• yaw

) be wide open; "the deep gaping canyon" ;

1. (

• yawning

) gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something; "the yawning mine shaft"; "a yawning abyss" ;

2. (

• yawning ,

) with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness; "a yawning congregation" ;

3. (

• drowsy ,
• oscitant ,
• yawning

) showing lack of attention or boredom; "the yawning congregation" ;