eclat

Noun
Synonyms: acclaimacclamationplauditsplauditpomp

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  1. enthusiastic approval“the book met with modest acclaim”“he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd”“they gave him more eclat than he really deserved”Synonyms: acclaimacclamationplauditsplaudit
  2. ceremonial elegance and splendor“entered with much eclat in a coach drawn by eight white horses”Synonyms: pomp
  3. brilliant or conspicuous success or effect“the eclat of a great achievement”
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Eclat \E*clat"\, n. [F. ['e]clat a fragment, splinter, explosion, brilliancy, splendor, fr. ['e]clater to splinter, burst, explode, shine brilliantly, prob. of German origin; cf. OHG. sleizan to slit, split, fr. sl[imac]zan, G. schleissen; akin to E. slit.]

1.Brilliancy of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown. "The eclat of Homer's battles." --Pope. [1913 Webster]

2.Demonstration of admiration and approbation; applause. --Prescott. [1913 Webster]

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