Added 9 October 2026
elan
noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about elan at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause).
they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor
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Distinctive and stylish elegance.
he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer
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Enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness.
a performance of great elan and sophistication