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wan
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Her wan complexion was a clear sign that she had been feeling unwell for days.
Despite the cheerful surroundings, his wan skin made it clear he was battling a fever.
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The wan light of the early morning barely illuminated the room.
As the day progressed, the sun's rays grew wan, casting a muted glow over the landscape.
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(of a smile) unenthusiastic in expression
Examples
She gave a wan smile, clearly too tired to engage.
His wan smile barely masked his disappointment.
to wan
01
to lose vitality and become visibly weak or lifeless
Examples
He began to wan after days without food.
The patient wanned under the harsh hospital lights.
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wanly
wanness
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