Synonyms of wan

Noun

1. wide area network, WAN, computer network

usage: a computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network

Verb

1. wan, sicken, come down

usage: become pale and sickly

Adjective

1. pale, pallid, wan, sick, weak (vs. strong)

usage: (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble; "the pale light of a half moon"; "a pale sun"; "the late afternoon light coming through the el tracks fell in pale oblongs on the street"; "a pallid sky"; "the pale (or wan) stars"; "the wan light of dawn"

2. pale, pallid, wan, colorless (vs. colorful), colourless

usage: abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress; "the pallid face of the invalid"; "her wan face suddenly flushed"

3. wan, unanimated (vs. animated)

usage: lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness; "a wan smile"

Definition and meaning of wan (Dictionary)