oscitant
oscitant · more oscitant · most oscitant
Yawning or gapingYawning or gaping
/ˈɒsɪtənt/
Meaning
2 sensesYawning or gaping
Sleepy; drowsy; sluggish; careless
More definitions
- showing lack of attention or boredom
Origin
From Latin ōscitāns, present participle of ōscitō. Compare French oscitant.From Latin ōscitāns, present participle of ōscitō. Compare French oscitant.
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Forms
more oscitant, most oscitant| Comparative | more oscitant Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most oscitant Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
24 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelatedoscitancy
Derivedoscitantly
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form