Also means
leap; spring (physical)
Usage Note
Slancio combines a physical sense (a leap or lunge forward) with a figurative one: con slancio means with enthusiasm or drive. Uno slancio di generosità is a surge of generosity. The initial sl- cluster is pronounced without a vowel between the letters, as in English 'slim'.
Examples
"Ha risposto con grande slancio."
Natural Translation
She responded with great enthusiasm.
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