elan Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
    zeal; ardor; ardour.
    • they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor
    • he felt a kind of religious zeal
  2. noun distinctive and stylish elegance
    dash; panache; style; flair.
    • he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer
  3. noun enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness
    • a performance of great elan and sophistication

WordNet

`lan" noun (Also<
  • elan
  • élan
)
Etymology
F., fr. élancer to dart.
Definitions
  1. Ardor inspired by passion or enthusiasm.

Webster 1913