yawning
ADJECTIVENOUN
/jɔnɪŋ/
7 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH Y
yawning is a valid 7-letter word worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
Y4A1W4N1I1N1G2
4 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 =14 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 28TRIPLE WORD → 42
MEANING
What does yawning mean?
ADJECTIVE · 3 SENSES
1
Showing lack of attention or boredom.
“the yawning congregation”
SYNONYMS
SIMILAR
2
Gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something.
“the yawning mine shaft”
“a yawning abyss”
SIMILAR
3
With the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness.
“a yawning congregation”
SIMILAR
NOUN · 1 SENSE
1
An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom.
“the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop”
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
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