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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024wan1 /wɑn/USA pronunciation adj., wan•ner, wan•nest. - unnaturally pale, esp. on account of ill health or fatigue.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024wan1 (won),USA pronunciation adj., wan•ner, wan•nest, v., 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.
- [Archaic.]
- dark or gloomy.
- pale in color or hue.
v.i., v.t. - to become or make wan.
- bef. 900; Middle English; Old English wann dark, gloomy
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged ashen. See pale 1.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged feeble, weak, half-hearted, lame.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged ruddy.
wan2 (wän),USA pronunciation v. [Obs.]- a pt. of win.
WAN (wan),USA pronunciation n. - ComputingSee wide-area network.
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