elan

Verve is a synonym of elan.

As nouns the difference between elan and verve

is that elan is ardor or zeal inspired by passion or enthusiasm while verve is excitement of imagination such as that which animates a poet, artist, or musician, in composing or performing.

As nouns the difference between brio and elan

is that brio is vigour; mettle; zest; zeal while elan is zeal, zest.

Vigour is a related term of elan.

As nouns the difference between vigour and elan

is that vigour is active strength or force of body or mind; capacity for exertion, physically, intellectually, or morally; force; energy while elan is zeal, zest.

Spirit is a related term of elan.

As nouns the difference between spirit and elan

is that spirit is spirit (alcohol) while elan is zeal, zest.

Elan is a related term of energy.

As nouns the difference between elan and energy

is that elan is zeal, zest while energy is the impetus behind all motion and all activity.

As nouns the difference between elan and vivacity

is that elan is ardor or zeal inspired by passion or enthusiasm while vivacity is the state of being vivacious.

As nouns the difference between animation and elan

is that animation is the act of animating, or giving life or spirit while elan is ardor or zeal inspired by passion or enthusiasm.

As nouns the difference between audacity and elan

is that audacity is insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional while elan is zeal, zest.

As a noun elan

is zeal, zest.

As a verb ean is

(obsolete) to bring forth young; yean.

As nouns the difference between elvan and elan

is that elvan is (mining) the rock of an elvan vein, or the vein itself while elan is zeal, zest.

As an adjective elvan

is pertaining to elves; elvish; elven.