wan
Prononciation : [wɒn]
Mot
Contexte : « appearance »
(adjective) when someone's face looks pale or weak. It can happen when someone is tired, sick, or not feeling well. A wan face can show that a person is not in good health.
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After a good night's sleep, he no longer had a wan look on his face.
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She looked wan and exhausted after working late into the night.
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Why does he look so wan today?
Contexte : « diminish »
(verb) to gradually become smaller or less intense. It's like when a light dims or fades over time, such as the way the moon looks at the end of its cycle.
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The bright light began to wan as the sun set.
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The excitement didn't wan; instead, it grew with each passing minute.
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What happens to the light as it starts to wan?
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