elan

Definition of Elan in English :

1. ardor, ardour, elan, zeal

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

Example Sentences:
'they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor'
'he felt a kind of religious zeal'

distinctive and stylish elegance

Example Sentences:
'he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer'

3. elan

enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness

Example Sentences:
'a performance of great elan and sophistication'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Elan

noun

style and vigour

noun

a combination of style and vigour

he performed the concerto with élan

noun

spirited self-assurance; verve; dash; enthusiasm

n.

1. Enthusiastic vigor and liveliness.

2. Distinctive style or flair.