wan
adjective
of an unnatural or sickly pallor; pallid; lacking color.
wannest
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superlativeof wan.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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She was dressed in her grey uniform and sheltered under her cape the thinnest, wannest mite of humanity that ever the Club had seen outside of the streets of a city slum.
From Ethel Morton and the Christmas Ship by Mabell S. C. (Mabell Shippie Clarke) Smith
My brother," cried Henry, with the wannest pleasure, "you have played me the most agreeable trick in the world, and have showed me the full confidence I may place in you.
From Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Charles Morris
I cannot conclude this relation without expressing my wannest thanks to Lord Stirling, for the full patronage I received from him in every stage of the enterprize.
From The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 by Jules-Ferdinand Jacquemart
To get the two hundred pounds required to pay off the mortgage upon 'Bachelors' Hall,' Clare addressed himself first to Lord Radstock, whom he looked upon as one of his wannest and most sincere friends.
From The Life of John Clare by Frederick Martin
At these words there was a general smile even on the wannest and most pain-pinched face, for they struck the men as very droll.
From Miss Lou by Edward Payson Roe
