elan
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Definition
- Noun:
- Enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness: A spirited, energetic, and confident style or manner, often characterized by flair and enthusiasm.
- Distinctive and stylish elegance: A sophisticated and striking sense of style or panache.
Usage
- Elan is an uncountable noun. It describes a quality of style or energy, not a physical object.
- It is often used to describe a person's manner, performance, or the style with which something is done.
- It is a formal word, commonly found in literary, artistic, or descriptive contexts.
Examples
- The dancer performed with incredible elan, captivating the entire audience.
- She managed the difficult situation with an elan that impressed her colleagues.
- The old mansion was restored with great elan, preserving its historic charm while adding modern comforts.
Advanced Usage
- With (great) elan: This is the most common construction, used to describe how an action is performed.
- The chef prepared the complex dish with great elan.
- A sense of elan: Used to describe a characteristic quality someone or something possesses.
- The new collection was designed with a sense of modern elan.
Variants and Related Words
- Élan vital (n): A philosophical term coined by Henri Bergson for a hypothetical creative, vital force responsible for evolution and development in organisms. This is a specialized compound term.
- Panache (n): A very close synonym, meaning flamboyant confidence of style or manner.
- Flair (n): A natural talent or instinct for something, especially style.
Synonyms
- Vigor: Physical strength and good health; intense activity.
- Liveliness: The quality of being full of life and energy.
- Dash: A combination of stylish appearance and confident manner.
- Panache: Flamboyant style and confidence.
- Style: A distinctive appearance, design, or manner.
Antonyms
- Apathy: Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
- Clumsiness: The quality of being awkward in movement or performance.
- Dullness: Lack of interest or excitement; boring.
- Inelegance: Lack of elegance or grace.
Idioms and Phrases
- To do something with elan: To perform an action with energetic style and confidence.
- Even under pressure, he presented his findings with elan.
Noun
- enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness
- a performance of great elan and sophistication
- distinctive and stylish elegance
- he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer
- 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