elan meaning and definition

ELAN noun

Definition of elan (noun)

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