YAWNING — 7 letter word
yawning
The word yawning has 7 letters: Y, A, W, N, I, N, G. It contains 2 vowels and 5 consonants. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. As a adjective, it means "showing lack of attention or boredom".
7 letter word "yawning": Y A W N I N G — adjective
Scrabble score: 14 Words With Friends: 16
Letter Analysis of yawning
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
| A | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| W | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
| N | 2 | Consonant | 1 |
| I | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| G | 1 | Consonant | 2 |
2 vowels, 5 consonants, 6 unique letters
Definition of yawning
adjective
- showing lack of attention or boredom "The teacher tried a new subject to wake the yawning class." Synonyms: drowsy
- gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something "The yawning mine shaft was pitch black."
- with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness "We put the yawning toddler to bed."
noun
- an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth "Your yawning is contagious." Synonyms: yawn