Definition of Elan

1. Noun. A feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause). "He felt a kind of religious zeal"

Exact synonyms: Ardor, Ardour, Zeal
Generic synonyms: Avidity, Avidness, Eagerness, Keenness
Derivative terms: Zealous

2. Noun. Distinctive and stylish elegance. "He wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer"
Exact synonyms: Dash, Flair, Panache, Style
Generic synonyms: Elegance
Derivative terms: Stylistic

3. Noun. Enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness. "A performance of great elan and sophistication"
Generic synonyms: Life, Liveliness, Spirit, Sprightliness

Definition of Elan

1. Noun. ardor or zeal inspired by passion or enthusiasm. ¹

2. Noun. spirit, zeal, ardor ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Elan

1. enthusiasm [n -S] - See also: enthusiasm

Lexicographical Neighbors of Elan

elaidin
elaidinisation
elaidinization
elain
elains
elaiodic
elaiodic acid
elaiometer
elaiometers
elaiopathia
elaioplast
elaioplasts
elaiosome
elaiosomes
elamping
elan (current term)
elan vital
elance
elanced
elances
elancing
eland
elands
elanet
elanets
elanid kite
elanid kites
elans
elaolite
elaoptene

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