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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

yawningly en · ADV

Etymology

Etymology tree English yawning Middle English -ly English -ly English yawningly From yawning + -ly.

Meanings

  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.

Forms

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most yawningly Degree=Sup lexicographic
more yawningly Degree=Cmp lexicographic