Elans

/eɪˈlɑːnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of elan; multiple instances or examples of enthusiastic vigor or spirited energy.

Etymology

Standard English plural of elan, adding -s. The French origin word élan can be pluralized in both French and English to refer to multiple instances of spirited behavior.

Kelly Says

You can have one person's elan, but saying 'the elans of the revolutionary soldiers' lets you compare different groups' energy levels—it's a beautifully abstract use of plural nouns that English loves!

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