Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /wɒn/Category:Entries with IPA pronunciation
• (US) IPA ^(key): /wɑn/Category:Entries with IPA pronunciation

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Adjective

1. A wan smile, light, colour, etc. is weak, pale, and tired.

   I opened the door as cheerfully as I could and gave her a wan smile.