Elan
Classic sports car
Elan is spirited enthusiasm and vigorous style—a quality of doing something with flair and confident energy.
The word carries French elegance: She performed the piece with remarkable elan.
Someone who tackles challenges with elan brings both skill and panache to the effort.
The accent mark (élan) is optional in English.
Spirited enthusiasm
- zestKeen enjoyment or peel
- vigorActive physical strength
- vivacityAnimated spirit or energy
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
enthusiasm · spiritedness · liveliness · dynamism · energy · animation · spark · gusto
verve
Spirited enthusiasm
exuberance · enthusiasm · spiritedness · liveliness · dynamism · energy · animation · spark · gusto · pep
flair
Stylish natural aptitude
dash · sophistication · finesse · polish · flamboyance · swagger · charisma · aplomb · poise · confidence
drive
Operate a vehicle
force · propulsion · push · acceleration · charge · rush · burst · sweep · onrush · headway
Elanlethargy
Abnormal drowsiness and apathy
apathy · listlessness · torpor · languor · sluggishness
Elandrabness
Absence of color or interest
dreariness · plainness · blandness · colorlessness · awkwardness
Elantimidity
Fearful lack of courage
hesitancy · diffidence · reticence · self-doubt · tentativeness