yawning

adj 1: gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or

something; "the yawning mine shaft"; "a yawning abyss"

2: with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness;

"a yawning congregation"

3: showing lack of attention or boredom; "the yawning

congregation" [syn: {drowsy}, {oscitant}, {yawning(a)}]