Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yawning
verb
/ˈjɔː.nɪŋ/
Definition
The action of opening the mouth wide, inhaling deeply, and often occurring when one is tired or bored.
Examples
- She was yawning during the lecture, showing her lack of interest.
- After staying up too late, he couldn’t help but start yawning at breakfast.
- Yawning is contagious; when one person yawns, others often follow.
Meaning
Yawning is commonly associated with tiredness or boredom and is a reflex action encouraging deeper inhalation of air.
Synonyms
- gaping
- opening the mouth
- inhaling deeply
