oscitant

Adjective
Synonyms: drowsyyawning(a)

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (1)

  1. showing lack of attention or boredom“the yawning congregation”Synonyms: drowsyyawning(a)
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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

1.Yawning; gaping. [1913 Webster]

2.Sleepy; drowsy; dull; sluggish; careless. [1913 Webster]

He must not be oscitant, but intent on his charge.— Barrow.[1913 Webster]
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