yawning - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom

Synonyms

• oscitance
• oscitancy
• yawn
• yawning

More generic

• inborn reflex
• innate reflex
• instinctive reflex
• physiological reaction
• reflex
• reflex action
• reflex response
• unconditioned reflex

More specific

• pandiculation

Adjective

showing lack of attention or boredom

Synonyms

• drowsy
• oscitant
• yawning

Related

• inattentive

Adjective

gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something

Synonyms

• yawning

Related

• open

Adjective

with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness

Synonyms

• yawning

Related

• open
• opened

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