Yawning

What does YAWNING mean?

1. adjective

   gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something

   “the yawning mine shaft”

2. noun

   an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom

   “he could not suppress a yawn”

3. adjective

   with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness

   “a yawning congregation”

4. adjective

   showing lack of attention or boredom

   “the yawning congregation”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.