Associations to the word «Yawning»
Wiktionary
YAWNING, verb. Present participle of yawn
YAWNING, noun. The action of the verb yawn.
YAWNING, adjective. That yawns or yawn.
YAWNING, adjective. (figuratively) Wide open.
Dictionary definition
YAWNING, noun. 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".
YAWNING, adjective. Gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something; "the yawning mine shaft"; "a yawning abyss".
YAWNING, adjective. With the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness; "a yawning congregation".
YAWNING, adjective. Showing lack of attention or boredom; "the yawning congregation".
Wise words
To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of
understanding; one must use the same words for the same
genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's
experiences in common.