elan
Nouns
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(n) 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
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(n) distinctive and stylish elegance
- he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer
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(n) enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness
- a performance of great elan and sophistication