单词 | elan |
释义 | elan (once / 17205 pages) n Elan is a simple sounding word that means liveliness, flash and panache. So if your dance moves have elan, you're feeling the groove with exceptional style and vigor. Elan comes from from a French word meaning "to dart," and is often spelled élan. Someone with elan can be said to dart around with enthusiasm and a unique flair. Music or art can have elan, and so can someone's wardrobe. Elan can also mean zeal or eagerness in favor of a person or cause. So don't let this boring sounding noun fool you. Elan has a lot of pizazz up its sleeve. WORD FAMILYelan: elans USAGE EXAMPLES“There was a special élan working for Frederick’s,” she said. Seattle Times(Dec 13, 2016) He’ll serve up his own presidential prowess with similar élan. Slate(Dec 04, 2016) SAC and Cohen did not admit wrongdoing in settling with the former Elan investors, including purchasers of its American depositary receipts and stock options. Reuters(Nov 30, 2016) 1n enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness a performance of great elan and sophistication Hyper life, liveliness, spirit, sprightliness animation and energy in action or expression 2n a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) Syn|Hyper ardor, ardour, zeal avidity, avidness, eagerness, keenness a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something 3n distinctive and stylish elegance Syn|Hyper dash, flair, panache, style elegance a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste |
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