Associations to the word «Eclat»
Noun
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Wiktionary
ECLAT, noun. Alternative spelling of éclat (brilliance of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown.)
ÉCLAT, noun. A brilliant or successful effect; brilliance of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown.
Dictionary definition
ECLAT, noun. Enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"; "they gave him more eclat than he really deserved".
ECLAT, noun. Ceremonial elegance and splendor; "entered with much eclat in a coach drawn by eight white horses".
ECLAT, noun. Brilliant or conspicuous success or effect; "the eclat of a great achievement".
Wise words
In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike
fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the
new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.