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wanly

/ˈwɒn.li/

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adverb

/ˈwɒn.li/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'слабо, бледно или тускло', часто описывающее улыбку, свет или выражение, лишённые энергии, цвета или жизненной силы.

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.

    ruБледно

    • 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.

    Synonymsfaintlyfeeblylanguidlypalelypallidlyweakly

  2. In a faint or feeble mannerC1formal

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

    ruСлабо

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

    Synonymsfaintlyfeeblylanguidlylimplylistlesslyweakly

    Antonymsenergeticallystrenuouslystronglyvigorously

Forms
  • more wanly comparative form
  • most wanly superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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