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—yawnfully, adv./yawn"feuhl/, adj.causing or arousing yawns, esp. as the result of boredom, tedium, or the like: a yawnful story about her childhood.[YAWN + -FUL]
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yawnfully — adverb see yawnful … Useful english dictionary
yawn´ful|ly — yawn|ful «YAWN fuhl», adjective. causing one to yawn; tiresome; tedious: »He writes at yawnful length about…distortions of his positions (Time). –yawn´ful|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
yawn|ful — «YAWN fuhl», adjective. causing one to yawn; tiresome; tedious: »He writes at yawnful length about…distortions of his positions (Time). –yawn´ful|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
yawn´ing|ly — yawn|ing «YAW nihng», adjective. 1. characterized by or producing yawns; yawny; yawnful: »The account of the character of Mr. Legge is the most yawning pamphlet I ever read (John Wilkes). 2. opening or open wide: »a lofty pass…surrounded by… … Useful english dictionary
yawn|ing — «YAW nihng», adjective. 1. characterized by or producing yawns; yawny; yawnful: »The account of the character of Mr. Legge is the most yawning pamphlet I ever read (John Wilkes). 2. opening or open wide: »a lofty pass…surrounded by yawning… … Useful english dictionary
