yawned

/jɔnd/

VERB

1. Opened the mouth and breathed deeply

Opened the mouth widely and took a long, rather deep breath, often because of tiredness or boredom, sometimes accompanied by stretching.

Performed an involuntary deep inhalation with the mouth wide open, typically as a result of sleepiness, fatigue, or boredom.

After a sleepless night, Sarah yawned widely, desperately trying to shake off her fatigue.
The boring presentation left the entire audience visibly uninterested, and many people audibly yawned.
As the meeting dragged on, John discreetly yawned to mask his struggle to stay awake.
The cat stretched and yawned lazily, showing its tiny teeth and pink tongue.

VERB

Uttered words or made a statement while performing a yawn.

VERB

Displayed or formed a large, open space or gap.

Opened widely or appeared as a large gap, cavity, or space.

VERB

Opened the mouth widely in an expression of surprise, astonishment, or bewilderment.

Stared with the mouth open because of something unexpected or astonishing.

The children gaped in astonishment as the magician revealed the enormous rabbit.

VERB

Showed eagerness or a strong desire, particularly a desire to swallow or consume something.

Expressed a strong appetite or longing for something, figuratively conveying eagerness to obtain or consume it.