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- Dictionaryelan/eɪˈlɒ̃/
noun
- 1. energy, style, and enthusiasm: "they performed with uncommon elan onstage"
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a combination of style and energetic confidence or speed, especially in a performance or someone's behaviour: She dances the role with such élan. As a prime minister, she had a certain elan. Fewer examples. The story moves along with élan. He dismissed the criticism with some elan, laughing it off.
The meaning of ÉLAN is vigorous spirit or enthusiasm. How to use élan in a sentence. Did you know?
Élan definition: style; flair; dash (especially in manner). See examples of ÉLAN used in a sentence.
Elan comes from a French word meaning "to dart," and is often spelled élan. Someone with elan can be said to dart around with enthusiasm and a unique flair. Music or art can have elan, and so can someone's wardrobe. Elan can also mean zeal or eagerness in favor of a person or cause.
Define elan. elan synonyms, elan pronunciation, elan translation, English dictionary definition of elan. n. 1. Enthusiastic vigor and liveliness. 2. Distinctive style or flair. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Definition of elan noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a combination of style and energetic confidence or speed, especially in a performance or someone's behavior: She dances the role with such élan. As a congresswoman, she had a certain elan. Fewer examples. The story moves along with élan. He dismissed the criticism with some elan, laughing it off.
