wan meaning and definition

WAN noun

Definition of WAN (noun)

1. a computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network
   • synonyms: wide area network

WAN verb

Definition of wan (verb)

1. become pale and sickly

WAN adjective

Definition of wan (adjective)

1. (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"
   • synonyms: pale, pallid, sick
2. abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
   • "the pallid face of the invalid"; "her wan face suddenly flushed"
   • synonyms: pale, pallid
3. lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness
   • "a wan smile"