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eclat

DEFINITIONS OF: eclat

1

n brilliant or conspicuous success or effect

“the eclat of a great achievement”
Type of:
brilliance, grandeur, grandness, magnificence, splendor, splendour
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

n ceremonial elegance and splendor

“entered with much eclat in a coach drawn by eight white horses”
Synonyms:
pomp
Type of:
elegance
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste

n enthusiastic approval

“they gave him more eclat than he really deserved”
Synonyms:
acclaim, acclamation, plaudit, plaudits
Type of:
approval, commendation
a message expressing a favorable opinion
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