French translation of yawningly is 
yawningly

Meaning of "yawningly" in English

The word "yawningly" is an adverb derived from the adjective "yawning," which refers to being extremely wide open or open in a manner resembling a yawn. It is often used metaphorically to describe something that is very dull, tedious, or boring, as if it makes one feel like yawning. When a task or activity is described as being "yawningly" boring, it evokes a sense of monotony or weariness that is difficult to engage with. The term is primarily employed in casual or informal contexts to emphasize the tiresome nature of an experience.

Meaning of "yawningly" in French

In French, "yawningly" is understood similarly as an adverb that conveys the sense of being remarkably boring or tiresome, much like the English usage. Though the literal French translation might not capture the figurative usage directly, "yawningly" is often interpreted as describing something that is mind-numbingly tedious or soporific. In the context of language, it is used to emphasize a profound lack of interest or engagement in an activity or situation, typically within casual discussions or critiques.

Pronunciation of "yawningly" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [jɔːnɪŋli]

Pronunciation Variations: There are generally no significant regional variations in the pronunciation of "yawningly" within English-speaking areas.

Pronunciation of "yawningly" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [jǒːniŋli] (Note: French speakers would typically say it with a French accent as it is an English word)

Pronunciation Variations: As "yawningly" is an English word used in French contexts, pronunciation variations are minimal and mostly pertain to individual accent influence.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The lecture was yawningly dull. (La conférence était d'un ennui profond.)
2. She described the movie as yawningly predictable. (Elle a décrit le film comme prévisible à mourir d'ennui.)
3. The book dragged on yawningly through redundant chapters. (Le livre s'étirait lourdement à travers des chapitres redondants.)
4. He listened yawningly to his grandfather's old stories. (Il écoutait sans intérêt les vieilles histoires de son grand-père.)
5. The presentation was yawningly filled with outdated statistics. (La présentation était bourrée de statistiques dépassées.)
6. The meeting progressed yawningly with no new ideas. (La réunion progressait sans intérêt sans nouvelles idées.)
7. Her monotonous voice delivered the speech yawningly. (Sa voix monotone a prononcé le discours de manière ennuyeuse.)
8. The plot of the play was yawningly slow. (L'intrigue de la pièce était d'une lenteur soporifique.)
9. The documentary moved yawningly from one scene to another. (Le documentaire passait de manière lassante d'une scène à l'autre.)
10. His response to the question was yawningly vague. (Sa réponse à la question était d'une vagueur désespérante.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "yawningly" in English

Synonyms: tediously, boringly, monotonously, dully, slowly, languidly, lifelessly, soporifically, uninterestingly.

Antonyms: excitingly, interestingly, vividly, engagingly, animatedly, dynamically, thrillingly.

Similar Words: tiresomely, humdrumly, drowsily, sleepily, apathetically.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "yawningly" in French

Synonyms: lentement, ennuyamment, monotone, soporifique, insipide, languissant.

Antonyms: passionnément, vivement, excitant, intéressant.

Similar Words: lassant, assoupissant, apathique, fada.

Disclaimer: These examples may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Translate.com, or its company Translate LLC. We welcome feedback: report an example sentence to our team.