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ELAN
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness
Example:
a performance of great elan and sophistication
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("elan" is a kind of...):
life; liveliness; spirit; sprightliness (animation and energy in action or expression)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Distinctive and stylish elegance
Example:
he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer
Synonyms:
dash; elan; flair; panache; style
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("elan" is a kind of...):
elegance (a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste)
Sense 3
Meaning:
A feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
Example:
he felt a kind of religious zeal
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions
Hypernyms ("elan" is a kind of...):
avidity; avidness; eagerness; keenness (a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something)
