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Topic: Emotions

wan

IPA: /wɒn/

KK: /wɑn/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that looks pale or weak, often because of illness or sadness.

Example: After staying up all night, she had a wan look on her face.

intransitive verb

Definition: To become pale or weak in color or appearance.

Example: After spending too much time indoors, she began to wan and looked less vibrant.

wanly

IPA: /ˈwɒnli/

KK: /wɑnli/

adverb

Definition: In a pale or sickly way, often showing a lack of energy or enthusiasm.

Example: She smiled wanly, trying to hide her disappointment.

want

IPA: /wɒnt/

KK: /wɑnt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To feel a desire or need for something.

Example: I want to go to the park this weekend.

noun

Definition: A strong desire for something or a need that is not fulfilled.

Example: Her want for adventure led her to travel the world.

transitive verb

Definition: To have a desire for something or someone; to wish for something to happen or to have someone do something.

Example: I want to go to the movies this weekend.

wanted

IPA: /ˈwɒntɪd/

KK: /ˈwɑntɪd/

adjective

Definition: Desired or wished for; something that people want or seek.

Example: He was a wanted man, sought by the police for questioning.

verb

Definition: To have a desire or wish for something.

Example: She wanted to go to the concert but couldn't find a ticket.

wanter

IPA: /ˈwɒntər/

KK: /ˈwɒntər/

noun

Definition: A person who desires or wishes for something.

Example: She is a wanter of adventure and new experiences.

verb

Definition: To desire or wish for something.

Example: I wanter to go to the concert this weekend.

wanting

IPA: /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

KK: /ˈwɔntɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Not having something that is needed or desired; lacking in quality or ability.

Example: The project was deemed wanting due to its lack of thorough research.

preposition

Definition: Not having something; lacking or missing.

Example: The project was wanting in several important areas.

warier

IPA: /ˈwɛəriər/

KK: /ˈwɛəriər/

adjective

Definition: More cautious or careful than usual, especially in avoiding danger or risk.

Example: After hearing the news, she became warier about trusting strangers.

wariest

IPA: /ˈwɛəriəst/

KK: /ˈwɛrɪst/

adjective

Definition: Most cautious or careful about potential dangers or problems.

Example: She was the wariest of all the hikers, always checking her surroundings for any signs of danger.

warily

IPA: /ˈwɛrɪli/

KK: /ˈwɛrɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows caution or carefulness, often because of a fear of danger or problems.

Example: She approached the dog warily, unsure of how it would react.

wariness

IPA: /ˈwɛərɪnəs/

KK: /ˈwɛrɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being cautious and careful to avoid danger or problems.

Example: Her wariness about the new project helped her identify potential issues early on.

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