wanly

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'schwach, blass oder matt', oft in Bezug auf ein Lächeln, Licht oder einen Ausdruck, dem Energie, Farbe oder Lebenskraft fehlen.

An adverb meaning 'in a weak, pale, or faint manner,' often describing a smile, light, or expression that lacks energy, color, or vitality.

1. In a pale or weak mannerC1formal

   In a way that shows a pale, tired, or sickly appearance.

   Blass

   • She smiled wanly from her hospital bed.
   • He looked wanly at the empty plate, too tired to eat.
   • The patient waved wanly as the visitors left.

   Synonymefaintlyfeeblylanguidlypalelypallidlyweakly

2. In a faint or feeble mannerC1formal

   In a way that lacks energy, enthusiasm, or strength.

   Schwach

   • The candle flickered wanly in the drafty room.
   • He replied wanly, his voice barely a whisper.
   • The light shone wanly through the dusty window.

   Synonymefaintlyfeeblylanguidlylimplylistlesslyweakly

   Antonymeenergeticallystrenuouslystronglyvigorously