eclat

Noun
Synonyms: acclaimacclamationplauditsplauditpomp

Open English WordNet

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: acclaimacclamationplauditsplauditType of approval, commendation
  2. ceremonial elegance and splendor“entered with much eclat in a coach drawn by eight white horses”Synonyms: pompType of elegance
  3. brilliant or conspicuous success or effect“the eclat of a great achievement”Type of magnificence, brilliance

Related words ceremonious adjective

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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

E·clat′ noun

Origin: F. éclat a fragment, splinter, explosion, brilliancy, splendor, fr. éclater to splinter, burst, explode, shine brilliantly, prob. of German origin; cf. OHG. sleizan to slit, split, fr. slīzan, 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.” Alexander Pope

2. Demonstration of admiration and approbation; applause. William Hickling Prescott

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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