Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wan

adjective
/wɒn/
Definition
Pale and giving the impression of illness or exhaustion.
Examples
  • After a long night of studying, she looked wan and tired.
  • His wan expression said it all, showing he was not feeling well.
  • The wan light of dawn made everything look ghostly.
Meaning
A state of being pale or lacking color, often due to illness or fatigue.
Synonyms
  • Pale
  • Weak
  • Ill
  • Feeble