wan

• Describe una apariencia pálida, débil o cansada, a menudo debida a enfermedad, agotamiento o falta de salud.

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.

   luz tenue o débil

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdimdullfaintfeeblepalepallidwateryweak

   Antónimosbrightbrilliantglowingintenseluminousradiantstrongvivid

2. Pale and unwellB2formal

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

   Pálido y enfermo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosashencolorlessdrawnghastlyhaggardpalepallidpastypeakysallowsickly

   Antónimosflushedglowinghealthyrosyruddy

3. Lacking vitalityB2formal

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

   sin vitalidad

   • 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.

   Sinónimosenervatedfeeblelanguidlanguorouslistlesspallidspiritlesstiredweakweary

   Antónimosanimateddynamicenergeticlivelyspiritedvigorous

• Verbo obsoleto o arcaico que significa volverse pálido, débil o disminuir; perder color o vitalidad.

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.

   Palidecer, ponerse pálido o enfermizo

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

   Sinónimosblanchetiolatefadepalewhiten

   Antónimosbloomflushglowredden