Associations to the word «Elan»

Wiktionary

ELAN, noun. Ardor or zeal inspired by passion or enthusiasm.
ÉLAN, noun. Spirit, zeal, ardor.
ÉLAN VITAL, noun. The life force or vital principle posited in the philosophy of Henri Bergson; any mysterious or creative vital principle.

Dictionary definition

ELAN, noun. 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".
ELAN, noun. Distinctive and stylish elegance; "he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer".
ELAN, noun. Enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness; "a performance of great elan and sophistication".

Wise words

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King