elan
noun
[ eɪˈlɒ̃ ]
• energy, style, and enthusiasm.
• "they performed with uncommon elan onstage"
Similar:
flair,
stylishness,
smartness,
elegance,
grace,
gracefulness,
poise,
polish,
suaveness,
sophistication,
urbanity,
chic,
finesse,
panache,
flourish,
taste,
vigour,
energy,
pep,
dynamism,
forcefulness,
force,
strength,
determination,
motivation,
push,
vehemence,
fanaticism,
go,
vitality,
vivacity,
buoyancy,
liveliness,
animation,
sprightliness,
zest,
sparkle,
effervescence,
fizz,
verve,
spirit,
spiritedness,
ebullience,
life,
dash,
brio,
enthusiasm,
eagerness,
keenness,
passion,
zeal,
fervour,
relish,
gusto,
feeling,
ardour,
fire,
fieriness,
drive,
esprit,
class,
pizzazz,
ritziness,
zing,
zip,
vim,
punch,
get-up-and-go,
oomph,
feistiness,
Origin:
mid 19th century: from French élan, from élancer ‘to dart’, from é- ‘out’ + lancer ‘to throw’.
