单词 | open-mouthed |
释义 | open-mouthedadjective ˌō-pən-ˈmau̇t͟hd variants or less commonly openmouthed 1 a : having the mouth open … bizarre touches such as fireplaces in the form of huge, open-mouthed, monstrous faces. especially : having the mouth open in an expression of shock, surprise, etc. The crowd stood open-mouthed with murmurs of wonder … It was an incredible display of batting which left cricket fans … open-mouthed with astonishment. … you'll find the robot working away before an audience of openmouthed viewers. b : made or done with the mouth open an open-mouthed yawn If any open-mouthed kissing is involved in a role, the actor must be informed of this at the audition phase. c : causing an open-mouthed expression (as of shock or surprise) [Jennifer] Capriati stared in openmouthed wonder at the sight of so many grown-ups acting like kids. 2 of a container : having a wide opening : wide-mouthed open-mouthed jars 3 : clamorous, vociferous It is certain that the ladies of this city … are all open-mouthed against the murderers of a sovereign … … if all I have said seems to you but mere open-mouthed praise of these arts, I must say that it is not for nothing that what I have hitherto put before you has taken that form. openmouthedly ˌō-pən-ˈmau̇-t͟həd-lē adverb openmouthedness ˌō-pən-ˈmau̇-t͟həd-nəs noun -thəd- |
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