Elan (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness; "a performance of great elan and sophistication".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Hypernyms

• Life
• Spirit
• Sprightliness

Meaning ²

Distinctive and stylish elegance; "he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

• Dash
• Panache
• Style
• Flair

Hypernyms

• Elegance

Meaning ³

A feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause); "they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor"; "he felt a kind of religious zeal".

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Synonyms

• Zeal
• Ardour
• Ardor

Hypernyms

• Avidity
• Eagerness
• Keenness