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 | ||