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

[ Syn: ardor , ardour , zeal ]

distinctive and stylish elegance; he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer

[ Syn: dash , flair , panache , style ]

enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness; a performance of great elan and sophistication'