yawning

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• February 26. 2013 from wordnet.princeton.edu

  yawning — noun — english

  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"

• March 31. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

  yawning — adjective — english

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

• March 31. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

  yawning — adjective — english

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

• March 31. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

  yawning — adjective — english

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