Wan (Verb)
Meaning
Become pale and sickly.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- Her face began to wan as she heard the devastating news.
- The doctor warned that the patient's condition was so severe it would wan her complexion permanently.
- After months of fighting the disease, her once vibrant cheeks started to wan.
- As the days passed in isolation, the lack of sunlight caused his skin to wan.
- The long illness caused her cheeks to wan and lose their former healthy glow.