yawning vs drowsy
drowsy vs yawningyawning is a noun but drowsy is not a noun.
yawning and drowsy both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| yawning | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| drowsy | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
yawning and drowsy
are synonyms defined as:
- yawning and drowsy: showing lack of attention or boredom
Other synonyms of yawning include
oscitant.
| yawning (noun) | drowsy (noun) |
|---|---|
| an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom |
| yawning (adjective) | drowsy (adjective) |
|---|---|
| showing lack of attention or boredom | half asleep |
| gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something | showing lack of attention or boredom |
| with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness |
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