Definition

1. Noun:
   • Brilliant or conspicuous success or effect: Refers to a striking, impressive, or dazzling success that attracts great attention and admiration.
   • Ceremonial elegance and splendor: Denotes a magnificent, showy, or stylish display, especially in a formal or public context.
   • Enthusiastic approval; acclaim: Refers to loud, enthusiastic praise or applause from a group of people.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Success/Effect):
  • The novel was published with great eclat, topping bestseller lists immediately.
  • The scientist's discovery brought her international eclat.
• Noun (Elegance/Splendor):
  • The royal wedding was conducted with remarkable eclat.
  • The ambassador arrived at the gala with considerable eclat.
• Noun (Approval/Acclaim):
  • The performance won the eclat of the toughest critics.
  • He received the award to the eclat of his colleagues.

Advanced Usage

• "with eclat": In a manner marked by brilliant success, impressive style, or great acclaim.
  • She passed the final examination with eclat.
• "an air of eclat": An impression or atmosphere of dazzling success or sophistication.
  • The entire venture was surrounded by an air of eclat.

Variants and Related Words

• Acclaim (n/v): Enthusiastic and public praise. (e.g., )
• Plaudits (n): Enthusiastic approval expressed by clapping or praise. (e.g., )
• Fanfare (n): A short, showy tune or a lot of publicity and activity. (e.g., )
• Prestige (n): Widespread respect and admiration based on achievements. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• Brilliance: Intense brightness or exceptional talent/success.
• Renown: The state of being known and talked about by many people; fame.
• Distinction: Excellence that sets someone or something apart.
• Glorification: The act of describing or representing something as admirable.

Related Phrases

• To achieve eclat: To attain a brilliant or conspicuous success.
  • The young director achieved eclat with her first feature film.
• To do something with great eclat: To perform an action in a spectacularly successful or stylish manner.
  • The charity event was organized with great eclat.

Related Idioms

• To steal the show/eclat: To attract the most attention and praise, often unexpectedly.
  • The supporting actor stole the show with his powerful performance.
• A blaze of glory/eclat: A final, spectacularly successful act or period.
  • The veteran athlete ended his career in a blaze of glory.

Noun

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