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- Dictionaryelan/eɪˈlɒ̃/
noun
- 1. energy, style, and enthusiasm: "they performed with uncommon elan onstage"
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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.
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.
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 'élan' élan. (eɪlɑːn ) also elan. uncountable noun. If you say that someone does something with élan, you mean that they do it in an energetic and confident way. [literary] This small part was taken with elan by a promising young tenor. Synonyms: style, spirit, dash, flair [informal] More Synonyms of elan.
Élan definition: style; flair; dash (especially in manner). See examples of ÉLAN used in a sentence.
elan. great enthusiasm and energy, style and confidence. She performed with skill and elan. Definition of elan noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
Define élan. élan synonyms, élan pronunciation, élan translation, English dictionary definition of élan. n. 1. Enthusiastic vigor and liveliness. 2. Distinctive style or flair. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Definitions of 'élan' If you say that someone does something with élan, you mean that they do it in an energetic and confident way. [literary] [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'élan' British English: eɪlɑːn American English: eɪlɑn. More. Synonyms of 'élan' • style, spirit, dash, flair (informal) [...] More. Examples of 'élan' in a sentence.
