yawnful

yawnful
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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  • 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

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