Meaning of 'yawning'

adjective

showing lack of attention or boredom

Example: "The teacher tried a new subject to wake the yawning class."

Synonyms: drowsy

adjective

gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something

Example: "The yawning mine shaft was pitch black."

adjective

with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness

Example: "We put the yawning toddler to bed."

noun

an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth

Example: "Your yawning is contagious."

Synonyms: yawn