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English noun: elan | |||
| 1. | elan (feeling) a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) | ||
| Samples | They were imbued with a revolutionary ardor. He felt a kind of religious zeal. | ||
| Synonyms | ardor, ardour, zeal | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | avidity, avidness, eagerness, keenness | ||
| 2. | elan (attribute) distinctive and stylish elegance | ||
| Samples | He wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer. | ||
| Synonyms | dash, flair, panache, style | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | elegance | ||
| 3. | elan (attribute) enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness | ||
| Samples | A performance of great elan and sophistication. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | life, liveliness, spirit, sprightliness | ||
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