Wanness
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The state of being wan; pallor. uncountable, usually
"[…] the faint contours of grey clouds and the wannesses and darknesses of a rainy heaven, reflecting also on the faces of the men. All of us look a little strained, a little tired."
- 2 unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress) wordnet
Antonyms
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More examples"She noted the wanness of his face."
Etymology
From wan + -ness.