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yawning

[ yaw-ning ]

adjective

  1. being or standing wide open; gaping:

    the yawning mouth of a cave.

  2. indicating by yawns one's weariness or indifference:

    The lecturer was oblivious to his yawning audience.



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Other Words From

  • yawning·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of yawning1

before 900; Middle English; Old English geniendum. See yawn, -ing 2
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Example Sentences

And when social inequality became a stronger theme in Korean films and shows - such as Parasite and Squid Game – it attracted global viewers disillusioned with capitalism and a yawning wealth divide in their countries.

From BBC

Eventually, the ground collapses, leaving a yawning hole.

From BBC

A stark, yawning gap separated private behavior and deep-rooted public morality.

With “Succession” gone the premium cable channel needs something to fill the yawning space between seasons of “House of the Dragon.”

From Salon

The tried-and-true way to close yawning gaps in income inequality, health care access, and worker satisfaction is with labor unions.

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