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Meaning of elan in English
Pronunciation
/eɪˈlɑn/
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Noun
elan
Etymology
mid 19th century: from French élan, from élancer‘to dart’, from é-‘out’ + lancer‘to throw’
Definitions
1.
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
Examples
« they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor »
« he felt a kind of religious zeal »
2.
distinctive and stylish elegance
Examples
« he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer »
3.
enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness
Examples
« a performance of great elan and sophistication »