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yawningly


Meanings
  • adverb

    Expressing or indicating a feeling of great boredom or tedium.


Variants
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yawning , yawningly
Etymology
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From the past participle of yaw (to gape or open wide the mouth), probably imitative.


Trivia
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  1. Yawning is contagious and can be triggered by boredom, fatigue, or even seeing someone else yawn.

  2. The longest recorded yawn was by a man named Frank Baughman, who yawned for 4 minutes and 26 seconds.

  3. Yawning can also help to clear the nasal passages and improve oxygen intake.


Related Concepts
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  1. boredom: A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction caused by lack of interest.


How to Memorize "yawningly"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person feeling extremely bored or uninterested, with a tired and listless expression on their face.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with feeling bored or uninterested, like when you're watching a long and tedious movie.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Yawning Always Means Nothing Exciting Happens' to remember the meaning of 'yawningly'.


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