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1.
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
the yawning mine shaft
a yawning abyss
2.
with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness
a yawning congregation
3.
showing lack of attention or boredom
the yawning congregation
'yawning' - used as a noun
4.
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
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