wanly

• Adverbe signifiant 'faiblement, pâlement ou d'une manière terne', décrivant souvent un sourire, une lumière ou une expression manquant d'énergie, de couleur ou de vitalité.

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.

   d'une manière pâle et faible

   • 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.

   Synonymesfaintlyfeeblylanguidlypalelypallidlyweakly

2. In a faint or feeble mannerC1formal

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

   faiblement, sans énergie

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

   Synonymesfaintlyfeeblylanguidlylimplylistlesslyweakly

   Antonymesenergeticallystrenuouslystronglyvigorously