Definition of elan Elan

/iˈlʌn/ - [eelun] - e•lan

We found 8 definitions of elan from 6 different sources.

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What does elan mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: elans

elan - enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness; "a performance of great elan and sophistication"
elan - 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"
  ardor, ardour, zeal
  avidity, avidness, eagerness, keenness a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
elan - distinctive and stylish elegance; "he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer"
  dash, flair, panache, style
  elegance a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste; "she conveys an aura of elegance and gentility"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • elan (Noun)
    ardor or zeal inspired by passion or enthusiasm.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • elan (b.)
    Ardor inspired by passion or enthusiasm.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • elan
    A feeling of strong eagerness.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • elan
    ā-long′, n. impetuosity, dash. [Fr.]

Part of speech

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  • elan, noun, singular of elans.

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