1. (noun)ardor, ardour, elan, zeal 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"
2. (noun)dash, elan, flair, panache, style distinctive and stylish elegance "he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer"
3. (noun)elan enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness "a performance of great elan and sophistication"