word
Yawning
YAW-nihng
/ˈjɔːnɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
yawning
Dictionary meaning
Showing lack of attention or boredom.
Examples
- The teacher tried a new subject to wake the yawning class.
- The yawning mine shaft was pitch black.
Synonyms: drowsy
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uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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