eclat Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun enthusiastic approval
    plaudits; acclamation; acclaim; plaudit.
    • the book met with modest acclaim
    • he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd
    • they gave him more eclat than he really deserved
  2. noun ceremonial elegance and splendor
    pomp.
    • entered with much eclat in a coach drawn by eight white horses
  3. noun brilliant or conspicuous success or effect
    • the eclat of a great achievement

WordNet

E*clat" noun
Etymology
F. éclat a fragment, splinter, explosion, brilliancy, splendor, fr. éclater to splinter, burst, explode, shine brilliantly, prob. of German origin; cf. OHG. sleizan to slit, split, fr. slizan, G. schleissen; akin to E. slit.
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913