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 Definitions of eclat  [ɪˈklɑ]  

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Definition of 'eclat' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) éclat
brilliance of success, reputation, etc.

2.  éclat
showy or elaborate display.

3.  éclat
acclamation; acclaim.

Etymology:  (1665–75; < F: fragment, flash, brilliance, OF esclat, n. der. of esclater to burst, break violently)

Definition of 'eclat' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) acclaim, acclamation, plaudits, plaudit, eclat
enthusiastic approval
"the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"; "they gave him more eclat than he really deserved"

2. (noun) pomp, eclat
ceremonial elegance and splendor
"entered with much eclat in a coach drawn by eight white horses"

3. (noun) eclat
brilliant or conspicuous success or effect
"the eclat of a great achievement"


Definition of 'eclat' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) eclat
brilliancy of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown

2. (noun) eclat
demonstration of admiration and approbation; applause



'eclat' - Nearby Entries  

eckhart  eclair  eclampsia  eclat  eclectic  eclecticism  eclecticist  



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