wanly

American  

[wahn-lee] / ˈwɑn li /

adverb

1. in a wan manner or with a wan appearance; in a tired, sickly, pale, or weak way.

2. without much enthusiasm, energy, or effectiveness; feebly or half-heartedly.

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Example Sentences

“It’s been a long day,” I said wanly.

From The Wall Street Journal

The tone changes again when Violet arrives at Palate, the wanly named restaurant where most of the action takes place.

From Los Angeles Times

At General Motors, the American automaker most exposed to the impact of the tariffs, CEO Mary Barra wanly addressed the issue during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings announcement conference call Jan. 28.

From Los Angeles Times

“I haven’t even looked at that,” he wanly told reporters when asked about the plaque.

From Los Angeles Times

"I'm a Spice Girl – girl power," she says and wanly adds, "but my confidence got taken away from me. So this is all about me gaining it back."

From Salon