éclat
brilliance of success, reputation, etc.: the éclat of a great achievement.
showy or elaborate display: a performance of great éclat.
acclamation; acclaim.
Origin of éclat
1Words that may be confused with éclat
- éclat , élan
Words Nearby éclat
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How to use éclat in a sentence
The eclat which the Moorish caliphs shed upon Spain from the tenth to the thirteenth century is well known.
An Epitome of the History of Medicine | Roswell ParkThey'll all be there, old man, and I shall make my exit with much eclat, with pipe and dance and all the rest of it.
Corporal Cameron | Ralph ConnorThe first splendour and eclat of such situations soon loses its lustre, and often, as you found it, is burdensome.
Life and Correspondence of David Hume, Volume II (of 2) | John Hill BurtonIt is very beautiful to teach Truth, but error should not be corrected with too much eclat.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 12 | Elbert HubbardA new era was opened in 1847 by the introduction with great eclat and enterprise of the first iron steamers.
A Century of Sail and Steam on the Niagara River | Barlow Cumberland
British Dictionary definitions for éclat
/ (eɪˈklɑː, French ekla) /
brilliant or conspicuous success, effect, etc
showy display; ostentation
social distinction
approval; acclaim; applause
Origin of éclat
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