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WAN

/w/A/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Having a pale or sickly hue; languid of look; pale; pallid.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

imperative

  1. Won.

    imperative

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms wide area network

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. The quality of being wan; wanness.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

    adj.all

    Examples
    The pale (or wan) stars.
    The wan light of dawn.
    Synonyms pale pallid sick

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

    adj.all

    Examples
    Her wan face suddenly flushed.
    Synonyms pale pallid

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness

    adj.all

    Examples
    A wan smile.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. become pale and sickly

    verb.body

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To grow wan; to become pale or sickly in looks.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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