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gaping Synonyms

Another word for gaping

Choosing another word for gaping depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Wide open or extremely large and deep, especially referring to a hole, cavity, or wound.

Usage Example

"The heavy rain left a yawning sinkhole in the middle of the road."

Strongest
yawning
cavernous
wide-open
Strong
chasmic
gaping-wide

• adjective (Context 2)

Staring with one's mouth wide open in amazement, shock, or wonder.

Usage Example

"The magician performed the illusion in front of a agape audience."

Strongest
agape
open-mouthed
slack-jawed
Strong
gawking
astonished

Opposites of gaping

The opposite of gaping shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

closed
narrow
sealed
indifferent
tiny
unimpressed
See all opposites of gaping

• Nearby Words

ganymede
gap
gape
gaping
gapless
gappy
gar

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gaping. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gaping
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