gape slightly

Frequency: 5.50.9 per million words

To have one's mouth open a little, often in surprise or thought.

gapeADVERB + VERB

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slightly

Examples (10)

  • Her mouth gaped slightly.
  • He tends to gape slightly when he's thinking hard.
  • The exhausted runner crossed the line, gaping slightly for breath.
  • In surprise, they gaped slightly but said nothing.
  • The old door gaped slightly open, letting in a sliver of light.
  • I noticed her lips gaping slightly as she dozed off.
  • He will gape slightly at first, then regain his composure.
  • Photos of the eclipse left the crowd gaping slightly in awe.
  • My toddler sometimes gapes slightly while watching cartoons.
  • Startled by the news, she had been gaping slightly for a few seconds.