1noun
an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
“he could not suppress a yawn”
01 Word definition
yawning
7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants
Is YAWNING a word?
Yes. YAWNING is a 7-letter noun. an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
Y-A-W-N-I-N-GHow do you spell YAWNING?
YAWNING contains 7 letters, begins with Y, and ends with G.
Check another spelling →Meaning and definition
2adjective
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
“the yawning mine shaft”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗yawnoscitanceoscitancy
02 Letter breakdown
How is YAWNING spelled?
Y1A2W3N4I5N6G7
03 Word-game status
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About YAWNING.
How do you spell YAWNING?
YAWNING is spelled Y-A-W-N-I-N-G. It contains 7 letters.