Definitions for: Eclat

[n] brilliant or conspicuous success or effect; "the eclat of a great achievement"
[n] ceremonial elegance and splendor; "entered with much eclat in a coach drawn by eight white horses"
[n] enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"; "they gave him more eclat than he really deserved"

Webster (1913) Definition: 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[=i]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.

2. Demonstration of admiration and approbation; applause.
--Prescott.

Synonyms: acclaim, acclamation, plaudit, plaudits, pomp

See Also: approval, brilliance, commendation, elegance, grandeur, grandness, magnificence, splendor, splendour

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