Synonyms: oscitance, oscitancy, yawn, yawning
Definition: an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
Usage: he could not suppress a yawn; the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop; he apologized for his oscitancy
Similar words: unconditioned reflex, inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response
Definition: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
Synonyms: yawning, drowsy, oscitant
Definition: showing lack of attention or boredom
Usage: the yawning congregation
Similar words: inattentive
Definition: showing a lack of attention or care
Usage: inattentive students; an inattentive babysitter
Synonyms: yawning
Definition: gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
Usage: the yawning mine shaft; a yawning abyss
Similar words: open
Definition: affording free passage or access
Usage: open drains; the road is open to traffic; open ranks
Synonyms: yawning
Definition: with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness
Usage: a yawning congregation
Definition: used of mouth or eyes
Usage: keep your eyes open; his mouth slightly opened