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Wanly Definition & Meaning

wanly
adverb
  1. in a weak or pale or languid manner; "she was smiling wanly"

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What does wanly mean?
in a weak or pale or languid manner; "she was smiling wanly"
What part of speech is wanly?
Wanly is an adverb.

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