What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pallid
Example
The patient's face was pallid after the surgery. [pallid: adjective]
Example
The party was a pallid affair with no music or dancing. [pallid: adjective]
wan
Example
The child looked wan and tired after staying up late. [wan: adjective]
Example
The movie's plot was so predictable that it left me feeling wan and uninterested. [wan: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Wan is more commonly used than pallid in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pallid and wan?
Both pallid and wan are formal words that are typically used in written or literary contexts.
