yawner
The word “yawner” has 2 syllables: yaw-ner
It's pronounced as /ˈjɔːnər/
What is synonym and antonym for yawner?
In the thesaurus, “yawner” has 32 synonyms and 16 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for yawner along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for yawner
- annoying
- banal
- bore
- boring
- drab
- drip
- dull
- everyday
- exhausting
- flat
- ho-hum
- humdrum
- laborious
- lifeless
- listless
- monotonous
- mundane
- onerous
- placid
- ponderous
- quiet
- slow
- sluggish
- tedious
- tight
- tired
- tiring
- unimpressed
- uninspiring
- uninteresting
- workaday
- yawn
Antonyms for yawner
- active
- agitated
- alert
- blast
- easy
- energetic
- eventful
- exciting
- gas
- interesting
- light
- lively
- rush
- spirited
- trivial
- unusual
Meanings of yawner
- noun
- A person who yawns.
- (entertainment) Something unexciting or boring that causes yawns, as a book, sporting event, or performance.
Example Sentences
- The monotonous lecture turned out to be a real yawner, with many students struggling to stay awake.
- As the comedian's routine fell flat, the audience collectively agreed that it was a complete yawner.
- The meeting agenda promised excitement, but it turned out to be a disappointing yawner without any engaging topics.
- The book's predictable plot made it a real yawner, and I found myself nodding off after just a few pages.
- Despite the high expectations for the blockbuster film, the lackluster storyline left viewers deeming it a cinematic yawner.
On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yawner, such as: active, agitated, alert, annoying, banal, blast, bore.
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