yawningly

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

yawning +‎ -ly

Adverb[edit]

yawningly (comparative more yawningly, superlative most yawningly)

  1. In a yawning way; accompanied by yawns.
    She stumbled downstairs and yawningly prepared breakfast.
  2. So as to open wide; gapingly.
    A chasm opened yawningly before them.
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