adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Characterised or marked by yawning; boring; dull.

   "Take good care of them, please; they both seem a bit yawnsome—is that a word?"

Example

More examples

"Take good care of them, please; they both seem a bit yawnsome—is that a word?"

Etymology

From yawn + -some.

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