yawningly

adv — 2 senses

yawningly

adv

Etymology 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.

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