Elan Definition

ā-läɴ, ā-län
noun
Enthusiastic vigor and liveliness.
American Heritage
Spirited self-assurance; verve; dash; enthusiasm.
Webster's New World
Distinctive style or flair.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Elan

Noun

Singular:
elan
Plural:
elans

Origin of Elan

  • French from Old French eslan rush from eslancer to hurl es- out (from Latin ex- ex–) lancer to throw (from Late Latin lanceāre to throw a lance) (from Latin lancea lance)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French élan.

    From Wiktionary

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