wan
Pronunciation: (won), [key]
— adj., v., wan•ner, wan•nest, wanned, wan•ning.
—adj.
- of an unnatural or sickly pallor; pallid; lacking color: His wan face suddenly flushed.
- showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness, etc.: a wan look; a wan smile.
- lacking in forcefulness, competence, or effectiveness: their wan attempts to organize the alumni.
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- dark or gloomy.
- pale in color or hue.
—v.i., v.t.
- to become or make wan.
wan
Pronunciation: (wän), [key]
— v. Obs.
- a pt. of
WAN
Pronunciation: (wan), [key]
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