yawningly en · ADV
Etymology
Etymology tree English yawning Middle English -ly English -ly English yawningly From yawning + -ly.
Meanings
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In a yawning way; accompanied by yawns.
She stumbled downstairs and yawningly prepared breakfast.
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So as to open wide; gapingly.
A chasm opened yawningly before them.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most yawningly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more yawningly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |