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1. Pale and giving the impression of illness or exhaustion
2. Dim, faint, or weak
1. Peter Parker had a wan expression on his face after fighting the Green Goblin all night.
2. The wan light of dawn illuminated the skyline as Batman concluded his patrol of Gotham City.
3. Shinchan looked wan and tired after he spent the entire night trying to catch Action Kamen on TV.
4. In the ice cave, the light from Doraemon's gadget cast a wan glow, barely enough to see by.
1. To decrease in size, extent, or degree
2. To diminish in phase or intensity—used chiefly of the moon
1. As the night progressed, Iron Man noticed the crescent of the moon begin to wane, symbolizing the approach of a new cycle.
2. With the rise of new superheroes, the popularity of some classical characters, like Superman, started to wane.
3. The evil energies of the Dark Side began to wane as Rey grew stronger with the Force.
4. After the battle with Thanos, the strength of the Avengers seemed to wane, requiring them to retreat and regroup.
1. Lacking in a certain required or necessary quality
2. Not having or showing the necessary or appropriate qualities
1. Despite his powers, Superman sometimes finds himself wanting in situations that require more than brute strength.
2. The time machine that Doraemon pulled out of his pocket was wanting in accuracy, sending Nobita back to the wrong era.
3. The homemade costume was wanting compared to Spider-Man's high-tech suit crafted by Tony Stark.
4. While Jack Sparrow's bravery was never wanting, his sense of direction left much to be desired.