wanly adjective
wan
The adjective form of wanly is wan
W wDefinitions
- adjective wanly of an unnatural or sickly pallor; pallid; lacking color: His wan face suddenly flushed. 1
- adjective wanly showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness, etc.: a wan look; a wan smile. 1
- adjective wanly lacking in forcefulness, competence, or effectiveness: their wan attempts to organize the alumni. 1
- adjective wanly Archaic. dark or gloomy. pale in color or hue. 1