elán — meaning in English

English meaning

• gusto noun Enthusiasm and energy put into doing something.
• pep noun Energy, enthusiasm, and liveliness.
• zest noun The outer, colourful peel of a citrus fruit, grated or peeled off for its flavour.
• zing noun Lively energy, enthusiasm, or excitement.

Senses

elán is used for these senses in English:

• pep (informal) Energy, high spirits.
• zest (by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
• zing (uncountable) Zest or vitality.

gusto — full definition

1. noun Enthusiasm and energy put into doing something.
2. noun A particular style or artistic taste in how something is done.

pep — full definition

1. noun Energy, enthusiasm, and liveliness.
2. verb To fill someone or something with energy and enthusiasm.

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