OSCITANT

drowsy, oscitant, yawning

(adjective) showing lack of attention or boredom; “the yawning congregation”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

oscitant (comparative more oscitant, superlative most oscitant)

yawning; gaping

sleepy; drowsy; sluggish; careless

• Scottian, actinost, tactions

Source: Wiktionary

Os"ci*tant, a. Etym: [L. oscitans, -antis, p. pr. of oscitare: cf. F. oscitant.]

1. Yawning; gaping.

2. Sleepy; drowsy; dull; sluggish; careless. He must not be oscitant, but intent on his charge. Barrow.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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23 May 2025

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”

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