History
History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
confidence

the act of confiding

belief in oneself

courage

the quality that makes a person able to control fear in the face of danger, pain etc

boldness, braveness

energy

(of a person) the force, strength, capacity, to do things and get things done

person's spirit and vigor

enthusiasm

a strong feeling of admiration or interest

keen interest, excitement

life

the state, condition of existing (e.g. growing, moving, reproducing)

animation, spirit

lives

of life

animation, spirit

panache

(an air of) confidence

person's flamboyant spirit

sparkle

to send out flashes of light; to be shining (with happiness etc)

glitter, shine

verve

enthusiasm, spirit, vigour (especially in artistic or literary work)

energy, enthusiasm

viability

animation, spirit

animation, spirit

ELAN as in Wiktionary
ELAN as in Wikipedia