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