- wanly
- UK [ˈwɒnlɪ] / US [ˈwɑnlɪ]
adverb
1) with a tired sad expression on your face
She smiled wanly.
2) with an appearance that is pale or not brightHe could see the park stretching wanly into the distance.
English dictionary. 2014.
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Wanly — is an Egyptian surname, and may refer to:* Adham Wanly (1908 1959), Egyptian painter * Seif Wanly (1906 1979), Egyptian painter … Wikipedia
Wanly — Wan ly, adv. In a wan, or pale, manner. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
wanly — wan|ly [ wanli ] adverb 1. ) with a tired sad expression on your face: She smiled wanly. 2. ) with an appearance that is pale or not bright: He could see the park stretching wanly into the distance … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
wanly — adv. Wanly is used with these verbs: ↑smile … Collocations dictionary
wanly — wan ► ADJECTIVE 1) (of a person) pale and giving the impression of illness or exhaustion. 2) (of light) pale; weak. 3) (of a smile) weak; strained. DERIVATIVES wanly adverb. ORIGIN Old English, «dark, black», later «of an unhealthy greyish colour … English terms dictionary
wanly — adverb in a weak or pale or languid manner she was smiling wanly • Derived from adjective: ↑wan … Useful english dictionary
wanly adv — I m single, Tom said wanly … English expressions
wanly — adverb see wan I … New Collegiate Dictionary
wanly — See wan. * * * … Universalium
wanly — adverb in a wan or pale manner … Wiktionary
