1. Plural of elan; enthusiastic and energetic style or vigor in action or expression.
Usage: Usually used in the plural or as a mass noun; often appears in formal or literary contexts.
2. Plural of elan; a type of African antelope (genus Taurotragus), the largest living antelope.
Usage: Zoological sense; less common in everyday usage.

Examples

• The dancers performed with such elan that the audience was captivated.
• She tackled the project with remarkable elan and determination.
• The team played the second half with renewed elan after halftime.
• Elans are the largest antelopes found in Africa.
• The herd of elans migrated across the savanna in search of water.
• He approached every challenge with youthful elan and optimism.