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elan

Dictionary definition · elan

noun

  1. a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)"they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor"
  2. distinctive and stylish elegance"he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer"
  3. enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness"a performance of great elan and sophistication"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).