Meaning & use
Wanly
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In a pale, weak, or faint manner, especially suggesting illness, tiredness, or sadness.
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She smiled wanly from her hospital bed.
The moon shone wanly through the thin clouds.
A note on using this word
Derived from 'wan,' meaning pale or sickly-looking; often used to describe a weak smile or dim light.
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