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

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

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