definition of
[elan]

[1] #1 elan n. [ardor, ardour, zeal] 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". wn

[2] #2 elan n. [dash, flair, panache, style] distinctive and stylish elegance; "he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer". wn

[3] #3 elan n. enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness; "a performance of great elan and sophistication". wn