'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]
Synonyms of 'eclat'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- acclaim,
- acclamation,
- applause,
- ballyhoo,
- bang,
- big hand,
- blazon,
- blurb,
- bravura,
- bright light,
- brilliance,
- brilliancy,
- burst of applause,
- celebrity,
- character,
- cheer,
- clap,
- clapping,
- clapping of hands,
- common knowledge,
- cry,
- currency,
- daring,
- dash,
- daylight,
- demonstration,
- display,
- distinction,
- dramatics,
- encore,
- etalage,
- exhibition,
- exhibitionism,
- exposure,
- false front,
- fame,
- famousness,
- fanfaronade,
- figure,
- flair,
- flaunt,
- flaunting,
- flourish,
- glare,
- glory,
- hand,
- handclap,
- handclapping,
- histrionics,
- hoopla,
- hue and cry,
- kudos,
- limelight,
- luster,
- manifestation,
- maximum dissemination,
- name,
- notoriety,
- notoriousness,
- ovation,
- pageant,
- pageantry,
- parade,
- plaudit,
- plug,
- popularity,
- PR,
- press notice,
- prominence,
- public eye,
- public knowledge,
- public relations,
- public report,
- publicity,
- publicity story,
- publicness,
- puff,
- reclame,
- recognition,
- remarkableness,
- renown,
- report,
- reputation,
- repute,
- round of applause,
- sham,
- show,
- showing-off,
- spectacle,
- splash,
- splurge,
- spotlight,
- staginess,
- standing,
- the bubble reputation,
- theatrics,
- thunder of applause,
- vaunt,
- vogue,
- write-up