definition of
[yawning]

[1] #1 yawning n. [yawn, oscitance, oscitancy] an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom; "he could not suppress a yawn"; "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"; "he apologized for his oscitancy". wn

[2] #2 yawning s. [drowsy, oscitant] showing lack of attention or boredom; "the yawning congregation". wn