Definition of Wan
Wan
wan


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
to appear pale or weak as if sick, strained, or exhausted;

e.g. Her wan complexion was indicative of her multiple sleepless nights from the past week.

(adjective)
(of light) faint, weak, pale;

e.g. The wan light of the old lantern.

(adjective)
(of an expression) weak;

e.g. He gave the nurse a wan smile and thanked her when she brought him his medications.

(verb)
to become pale or look sickly;

e.g. Day by day she began to wan as the disease took over her.





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