Definitions
adjective
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
“her wan face suddenly flushed”
adjective
lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
“the pale (or wan) stars”
verb
become pale and sickly
adjective
lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness
“a wan smile”
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