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OSCITANT

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Showing lack of attention or boredom

Example:

the yawning congregation

Synonyms:

drowsy; oscitant; yawning

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

inattentive (showing a lack of attention or care)

Derivation:

oscitancy (an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom)

oscitancy (drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning)

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