'Eclat' definitions:

Definition of 'eclat'

(from WordNet)
noun
Enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"; "they gave him more eclat than he really deserved" [syn: acclaim, acclamation, plaudits, plaudit, eclat]
noun
Ceremonial elegance and splendor; "entered with much eclat in a coach drawn by eight white horses" [syn: pomp, eclat]
noun
Brilliant or conspicuous success or effect; "the eclat of a great achievement"

Definition of 'Eclat'

From: 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]