élan

Pronunciation

• IPA: /eɪˈlɑːn/

Alternative forms

• elan

Origin

Borrowing from fr élan.

Full definition of élan

Noun

1. Spirit, zeal, ardor.

Usage notes

Not to be confused with eland, the name of two African antelopes.

Related terms

• élan vital

Anagrams

• enal, Lane, lane, lean, Lena, Neal