Pronunciation: /wɑn/

Definitions of wan

noun a pale or sickly complexion

Example Sentences

A1 I want a piece of cake.

A2 She has a strong desire to travel the world.

B1 His ambition to become a doctor drove him to study hard.

B2 The company's goal is to expand its market share.

C1 The politician's aspiration to become president was well known.

C2 Her longing for adventure led her to explore remote places.

adjective showing a pale or sickly complexion

Example Sentences

A1 She is wan and tired after a long day at work.

A2 The plant looks wan because it hasn't been watered in weeks.

B1 The wan light of the moon illuminated the dark forest.

B2 His wan complexion suggested he was feeling unwell.

C1 The wan smile on her face indicated she was trying to hide her true emotions.

C2 The wan atmosphere of the room made everyone feel uneasy.

Examples of wan in a Sentence

formal The company is seeking a candidate who is highly motivated and has a strong desire to succeed.

informal I really wan to go to the concert with you!

slang I really wan a slice of pizza right now.

figurative She felt like a ship without a wan, lost in the vast sea of uncertainty.

Grammatical Forms of wan

past tense

wanned

plural

wans

comparative

wanner

superlative

wannest

present tense

wan

future tense

will wan

perfect tense

have wanned

continuous tense

is wanning

singular

wan

positive degree

wan

infinitive

to wan

gerund

wanning

participle

wanning

Origin and Evolution of wan

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'wan' originated from Old English 'wann' meaning dark, gloomy, or pale.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wan' evolved to also mean weak, sickly, or tired in addition to its original meanings of dark or pale.