Synonyms for wan

Grammar : Adj

Spell : won

Phonetic Transcription : wɒn

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Définition of wan

Origin : Old English wann "dark, lacking luster," later "leaden, pale, gray," of uncertain origin, and not found in other Germanic languages. The connecting notion is colorlessness. Perhaps related to wane.

adj colorless, weak

Example sentences :

"I wish you had brought in the tent, too," said the general with a wan smile.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

"Miss Porter'll tell ye about this wan," said Mike, diplomatically.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

There was a puzzled expression upon his wan, blood-streaked face.
Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs

He lifted a face so wan, so altered, that the doctor started.
Extract from : « Hetty's Strange History » by Anonymous

The stars were wan, and the full moon shone over the fields.
Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington

For sure you're not the wan to let your ambition run away with your sinse.
Extract from : « The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys » by Gulielma Zollinger

"But there's wan thing Jim's got that no other wan of my b'ys has," she continued.
Extract from : « The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys » by Gulielma Zollinger

B'ys, I'd be proud to see any wan of you crawl on your knees to sarve the Gineral.
Extract from : « The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys » by Gulielma Zollinger

Hear to me now, Jim, and don't be the only wan of your father's b'ys I'll have to punish.
Extract from : « The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys » by Gulielma Zollinger

You'd be but a bad brother to stand by and see any wan strike little Andy.
Extract from : « The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys » by Gulielma Zollinger

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