Meaning & Definition of Wan in English

1. A computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network

1. Become pale and sickly

1. (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness

• Dim or feeble

• "The pale light of a half moon"

• "A pale sun"

• "The late afternoon light coming through the el tracks fell in pale oblongs on the street"

• "A pallid sky"

• "The pale (or wan) stars"

• "The wan light of dawn"

2. Abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

• "The pallid face of the invalid"

• "Her wan face suddenly flushed"

3. Lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness

• "A wan smile"