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    elan
    /eɪˈlɒ̃/

    noun

    • 1. energy, style, and enthusiasm: "they performed with uncommon elan onstage"

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  2. The meaning of ÉLAN is vigorous spirit or enthusiasm. How to use élan in a sentence. Did you know?

  3. 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.

  4. Elan is a French word that means great enthusiasm and energy, style and confidence. Learn how to use it in sentences and find synonyms and word origin.

  5. Élan is a literary word that means a combination of style and energetic confidence or speed, especially in a performance or someone's behavior. Learn how to use it in sentences and how to pronounce it with Cambridge Dictionary.

  6. 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.

  7. Élan is a French word that means style and vigour, or a combination of style and vigour. It is often used to describe someone who does something with confidence and enthusiasm.

  8. Élan definition: style; flair; dash (especially in manner). See examples of ÉLAN used in a sentence.