Wan — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb noun /ˈwän/ (adjective) /ˈwan/ (noun)

Meaning & Definition of Wan

Wan (adjective)

  1. suggestive of poor health, sickly, pallid
  2. lacking vitality, feeble
  3. dim, faint

Wan (verb)

  1. to grow or become pale or sickly

Wan (noun)

  1. wide area network

Wan (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lacking a healthy skin color

    "she looks a little wan after all that tiring work"

    similar: ashen, ashy, blanched, cadaverous, doughy, livid, lurid, mealy, pale, paled, pallid, pasty, peaked
    related: sallow, sallowish, sick, sickly, waxen, waxy, white, whitened, anemic, bloodless, untanned, whey-faced, white-faced
    opposite: blooming, florid, flush, full-blooded, glowing, red, rosy, rubicund, ruddy, sanguine
    near: blushing, flushed, pink

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Wan

The most common words with a similar meaning to Wan:

ashen, ashy, blanched, cadaverous, doughy, livid, lurid, mealy, pale, paled, pallid, pasty, peaked

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Wan

Words with the opposite meaning of Wan:

blooming, florid, flush, full-blooded, glowing, red, rosy, rubicund, ruddy, sanguine

Related Words for Wan

sallow, sallowish, sick, sickly, waxen, waxy, white, whitened, anemic, bloodless, untanned, whey-faced, white-faced

Near Antonyms of Wan

blushing, flushed, pink

Word Forms of Wan

Inflections: wanner, wannest, wanned, wanning

Derived words: wanly (adverb), wanness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Wan

Middle English, from Old English wann dark, livid

First known use: 13th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Wan

What does "Wan" mean?

"Wan" means suggestive of poor health, sickly, pallid. As an an adjective, a verb and a noun, it is defined as: suggestive of poor health, sickly, pallid.

What is another word for "Wan"?

Other words for "Wan" include ashen, ashy, blanched, cadaverous, doughy, livid, lurid and mealy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Wan" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Wan"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Wan". Common alternatives include ashen, ashy, blanched, cadaverous, doughy, livid, lurid, mealy, pale and paled.

What is the opposite of "Wan"?

Antonyms of "Wan" include blooming, florid, flush, full-blooded, glowing, red, rosy and rubicund. Near antonyms include blushing, flushed and pink.

How do you use "Wan" in a sentence?

Examples of "Wan" in a sentence: "she looks a little wan after all that tiring work".

Is "Wan" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Wan" can be used as an adjective, a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Wan"?

"Wan" is pronounced /ˈwän/ as an adjective and /ˈwan/ as a noun.

What is the origin of the word "Wan"?

"Wan" comes from Middle English, from Old English wann dark, livid. First known use: 13th century.