gaping
adjectiveHow many syllables in gaping?
There are 2 syllables in the word gaping.Divide 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:
broad
cavernous
emptied
empty
exposed
great
open
opened
revealed
unbarred
unfastened
unlatched
unlocked
unoccupied
unsealed
vacant
vast
wide
wide open
yawning
Antonyms for gaping:
barred
bolted
closed
done up
fastened
fixed
locked
padlocked
sealed
secure
secured
shut
tied
wide open
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