wan

Meanings

• a computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network
• become pale and sickly
• (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
  • "the pale (or wan) stars"
  • "the wan light of dawn"
• abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
  • "her wan face suddenly flushed"
• lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness
  • "a wan smile"

Synonyms

pale, pallid, sick, wide area network