yawn

The word “yawn” has 1 syllable: yawn

It's pronounced as /jɔn/

What is synonym and antonym for yawn?

In the thesaurus, “yawn” has 46 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for yawn along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for yawn

noun
1. The action of yawning; opening the mouth widely and taking a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored.
2. A particularly boring event.
verb
1. To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.
2. To say while yawning.
3. To present a wide opening.
4. To open the mouth, or to gape, through surprise or bewilderment.
5. To be eager; to desire to swallow anything; to express desire by yawning.

The long and tedious meeting prompted several attendees to discreetly stifle a yawn.
Despite the captivating lecture, a contagious yawn spread through the lecture hall, causing a ripple effect.
The cozy atmosphere and rhythmic rain outside made it difficult to resist the urge to indulge in a satisfying yawn.
In the quiet library, the librarian shot a disapproving look at the student who couldn't suppress a loud yawn.
The monotonous documentary on the screen elicited an occasional yawn from the audience.

On this page you'll find 69 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yawn, such as: asphyxiate, blast, bore, breathe, bromide, bummer, choke.

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