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noun. ā-ˈlän ā-ˈläⁿ. Synonyms of élan. : vigorous spirit or enthusiasm. Did you know? Once upon a time, English speakers did not have élan (the word, that is; we have always had the potential for vigorous spirit). We had, however, the verb elance, meaning "to throw," that was used for the launching of darts, javelins, and similar weaponry.
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.
Elan is a simple sounding word that means liveliness, flash and panache. So if your dance moves have elan, you're feeling the groove with exceptional style and vigor. Elan comes from a French word meaning "to dart," and is often spelled élan.
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.
Dictionary definition of elan. A distinctive and exuberant style, flair, or enthusiastic energy that a person, group, or endeavor exhibits. "His speech was delivered with such elan that it inspired the entire team." Detailed meaning of elan.
Élan definition: style; flair; dash (especially in manner). See examples of ÉLAN used in a sentence.
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.
Elan Definition. ā-läɴ, ā-län. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Filter. noun. Enthusiastic vigor and liveliness. American Heritage. Spirited self-assurance; verve; dash; enthusiasm. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Distinctive style or flair. American Heritage. Synonyms: liveliness. zest. gusto.
élan /eɪˈlɑːn; eɪˈlæn; French: elɑ̃/ n. a combination of style and vigour: he performed the concerto with élan. Etymology: 19th Century: from French, from élancer to throw forth, ultimately from Latin lancea lance. 'elan' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
noun. A lively, emphatic, eager quality or manner: animation, bounce, brio, dash, esprit, life, liveliness, pertness, sparkle, spirit, verve, vigor, vim, vivaciousness, vivacity, zip. Informal: ginger, pep, peppiness. Slang: oomph.
