yawning

Definition

  • adjective: very large or wide open
  • adjective: wide open
  • synonyms: cavernous

Examples

  • There is a 'yawning' gap between rich and poor. [=the difference between how much money rich people have and poor people have is very great]

  • There was a 'yawning' [='gaping'] hole in the wall.

  • Students were 'yawning' in class.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) pin him down, get what we need. Definitely don't wanna dance with this guy. We just want the gauntlet. Are you yawning? In the middle of this, while I'm breaking it down? Huh? Did you hear what I said? I stopped listening after you said, "We need a plan." (..)
    2018 Avengers: Infinity War