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Definition of elan

elan

/eɪˈlɑːn/
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• noun

1

Vigorous spirit, energy, style, and enthusiasm shown in the way a person performs or conducts an activity.

Example

"The young cellist performed the demanding concerto with remarkable elan and technical precision."

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• Rhymes for elan

• Nearby Words

elaborator
elaenia
elakala
elan
eland
elapse
elastane

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from French élan ('momentum, ardor'), a noun derived from the verb élancer ('to dart, fling, or hurl forth'), which traces back to Old French eslancier.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Elan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/elan
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