Meaning & Definition of word "Wan"
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Wan
/wɒn/
adjective:
- 1. pale or weak in color; lacking brightness.
- Example: Her wan face suggested that she had been ill for some time.
- 2. showing or suggesting exhaustion, weariness, or lack of energy.
- Example: After the long hike, he appeared wan and needed to rest.
- 3. lacking vitality or intensity; feeble.
- Example: The wan light of the early dawn barely illuminated the room.
Etymology
Middle English 'wan,' from Old English 'wanian' meaning 'to diminish.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
wan smile:
a weak or feeble smile
wan hope:
a faint or improbable hope
Related Words
pallor:
unhealthy pale appearance
listless:
lacking energy or enthusiasm
Slang Meanings of wan
Meaning: defeated or beaten down
Example Sentence: After losing the game, he felt totally wan.
Meaning: not lively or energetic
Example Sentence: The party was altogether too wan for my taste.