gaping
adjectiveDivide gaping into syllables:
gap · ing
How to pronounce gaping:
Definition of gaping:
- gaping (adjective):
- wide open
- extensive
- with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe.
Synonyms for gaping:
emptiedvacantbroadgreatwideopenemptyopenedrevealedvastShow 4 more
Antonyms for gaping:
securebarredtiedsecuredclosedfixedshutboltedlockedsealedShow 2 more
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