yawningly
advEtymology From yawning + -ly.
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.
adv — 2 senses
Etymology From yawning + -ly.
In a yawning way; accompanied by yawns.
So as to open wide; gapingly.
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