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