yawning

(noun) an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom. Synonyms: yawn, oscitance, oscitancy. Examples: "He could not suppress a yawn." "The yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop." "He apologized for his oscitancy."

(verb) utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired. Synonyms: yawn. Example: "The child yawned during the long performance."

(verb) be wide open. Synonyms: gape, yawn, yaw. Example: "The deep gaping canyon."

(adj) gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something. Examples: "The yawning mine shaft." "A yawning abyss."

(adj) with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness. Example: "A yawning congregation."

(adj) showing lack of attention or boredom. Synonyms: drowsy, oscitant, yawning(prenominal). Example: "The yawning congregation."