LookItUpwan
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /wɑn/ · UK /wɒn/
wan means: Pale or weak, often because of tiredness, illness, or sadness.
adjective
PALE AND WEAKC1
Pale or weak, often because of tiredness, illness, or sadness.
- She gave him a wan smile.
- His face looked wan after weeks of illness.
- Wan sunlight fell across the winter garden.
LACKING INTERESTC2
Showing little interest or feeling.
- He listened with a wan expression.
- Her wan interest faded before the speech ended.
- The proposal received only a wan response from the committee.
Questions about wan
What does wan mean?
Pale or weak, often because of tiredness, illness, or sadness.
What is wan in other languages?
Türkçe: solgun · Español: pálido · Français: pâle · Deutsch: blass · Italiano: pallido · 日本語: 青白い
How do you pronounce wan?
In American English /wɑn/; in British English /wɒn/.
How do you use wan in a sentence?
She gave him a wan smile. His face looked wan after weeks of illness.
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