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 10 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for yawn

  • bore
  • drip
  • gasp
  • huff
  • sniff
  • snore
  • snort
  • snuff
  • snuffle
  • wheeze

Antonyms for yawn

  • blast
  • choke
  • gag
  • gas
  • rush
  • smother
  • suffocate

Meanings of 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.

Example Sentences

  • 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 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yawn, such as: blast, bore, choke, drip, gag, gas, gasp.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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