wan

Definition

  • v. become pale and sickly
  • adj. lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness

Word forms

Third person singular
wans
Present participle
wanning
Past tense
wanned
Past participle
wanned

Example sentences

  1. a.

    After being sick for a week, she looked wan and tired.

  2. v.

    The sudden news made his face wan in shock.

  3. n.

    The company upgraded its wan to improve internet speed for remote offices.