 eclat |
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| 1. | [ noun ] ceremonial elegance and splendor | |
| Synonyms: | pomp | |
| Examples: | "entered with much eclat in a coach drawn by eight white horses" |
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| Related terms: | elegance | |
| 2. | [ noun ] enthusiastic approval | |
| Synonyms: | acclamation plaudits plaudit acclaim | |
| Examples: | "the book met with modest acclaim" "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd" "they gave him more eclat than he really deserved" |
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| Related terms: | approval acclaim | |
| 3. | [ noun ] brilliant or conspicuous success or effect | |
| Examples: | : "the eclat of a great achievement" |
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| Related terms: | magnificence | |
