ELAN Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word elan. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ELAN
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| energy | nounn | |||||||
noun • the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977 • (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs • forceful exertion • enterprising or ambitious drive • an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing) • a healthy capacity for vigorous activity • any source of usable power | ||||||||
| enthusiasm | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of excitement • overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval • a lively interest | ||||||||
| spirit | nounn | |||||||
noun • the vital principle or animating force within living things • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character • any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings • the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection) • the intended meaning of a communication • animation and energy in action or expression • an inclination or tendency of a certain kind verb • infuse with spirit | ||||||||
| vigor | nounn | |||||||
noun • forceful exertion • active strength of body or mind • an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing) | ||||||||
| zest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment • a tart spicy quality verb • add herbs or spices to | ||||||||
| ardor | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) • intense feeling of love • feelings of great warmth and intensity | ||||||||
| ardour | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) • intense feeling of love • feelings of great warmth and intensity | ||||||||
| dash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • distinctive and stylish elegance • a quick run • a footrace run at top speed • a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text • the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code • the act of moving with great haste verb • run or move very quickly or hastily • break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over • hurl or thrust violently • destroy or break • cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away • add an enlivening or altering element to | ||||||||
| flair | nounn | |||||||
noun • a natural talent • distinctive and stylish elegance • a shape that spreads outward | ||||||||
| panache | nounn | |||||||
noun • distinctive and stylish elegance • a feathered plume on a helmet | ||||||||
| style | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • how something is done or how it happens • a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period • a particular kind (as to appearance) • the popular taste at a given time • (botany) the narrow elongated part of the pistil between the ovary and the stigma • editorial directions to be followed in spelling and punctuation and capitalization and typographical display • distinctive and stylish elegance • a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving • a slender bristlelike or tubular process verb • designate by an identifying term • make consistent with a certain fashion or style • make consistent with certain rules of style | ||||||||
| zeal | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) • excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end • prompt willingness | ||||||||
