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

Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart.
Martin Luther King Jr.