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Definition of WAN
1. Noun. A computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network.
2. Verb. Become pale and sickly.
3. Adjective. (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble. "The wan light of dawn"
4. Adjective. Abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress. "Her wan face suddenly flushed"
Exact synonyms: Pale, Pallid
Similar to: Colorless, Colourless
Derivative terms: Paleness, Pallidness, Wanness
Similar to: Colorless, Colourless
Derivative terms: Paleness, Pallidness, Wanness
5. Adjective. Lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness. "A wan smile"
Similar to: Unanimated
Definition of WAN
1. imp. Won.
2. a. Having a pale or sickly hue; languid of look; pale; pallid.
3. n. The quality of being wan; wanness.
4. v. i. To grow wan; to become pale or sickly in looks.
5. imp. Won.
6. a. Having a pale or sickly hue; languid of look; pale; pallid.
7. n. The quality of being wan; wanness.
8. v. i. To grow wan; to become pale or sickly in looks.
Definition of WAN
1. unnaturally pale [adj WANNER, WANNEST] / to become wan [v WANNED, WANNING, WANS] - See also: wan