wan

• Beschreibt das Aussehen eines Menschen als blass, schwach oder müde, oft infolge von Krankheit oder Erschöpfung.

Describes a person's appearance as pale, weak, or tired, often due to illness or exhaustion.

1. Dim or feeble lightB2formal

   Lacking in intensity or brightness; appearing pale or weak in illumination.

   Schwach, matt

   • The wan light of the moon barely illuminated the path.
   • A wan glow came from the dying embers of the fire.
   • The room was lit only by the wan light of a single candle.

   Synonymedimdullfaintfeeblepalepallidwateryweak

   Antonymebrightbrilliantglowingintenseluminousradiantstrongvivid

2. Pale and unwellB2formal

   Abnormally pale in color, often suggesting physical or emotional distress.

   Blass und unwohl

   • She looked wan after her long illness.
   • His face was wan and drawn from lack of sleep.
   • The patient's wan complexion worried the doctors.

   Synonymeashencolorlessdrawnghastlyhaggardpalepallidpastypeakysallowsickly

   Antonymeflushedglowinghealthyrosyruddy

3. Lacking vitalityB2formal

   Showing a lack of energy, enthusiasm, or strength, often due to weariness or unhappiness.

   Kraftlos

   • He gave a wan smile, unable to hide his exhaustion.
   • Her wan expression revealed her deep disappointment.
   • The team's performance was wan and uninspired.

   Synonymeenervatedfeeblelanguidlanguorouslistlesspallidspiritlesstiredweakweary

   Antonymeanimateddynamicenergeticlivelyspiritedvigorous

• Veralteter oder archaischer Gebrauch: blass, schwach oder geringer werden; die Farbe oder Lebenskraft verlieren.

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to become pale, weak, or diminished; to lose color or vitality.

1. Become pale or sicklyC1formal

   To lose color or vitality, appearing pale or weak.

   Erblassen

   • His face wanned after the long illness.
   • She wanned visibly under the harsh fluorescent lights.
   • The patient's skin wanned as the fever progressed.

   Synonymeblanchetiolatefadepalewhiten

   Antonymebloomflushglowredden