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eclat

eclat

9.9
A big public success that gets praise and attention
  • noun
  • /eɪˈklɑː/
  • Formal
translation icon : esplendor
  • Oh, if Father could only see with what eclat I am... upholding the professional dignity of the firm.

Examples

  • Other options for you are Royal Biz and Sunworld, but Hotel Eclat is good.

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  • I've got that wander lust Gotta walk the scene Gotta kick up highway dust Feel the grass that's green Gotta strut them city streets Showin' off my eclat

  • The artist received widespread eclat for her innovative exhibition, capturing the attention of critics and the public alike.

  • His performance at the gala was marked by such eclat that it left the audience in awe and brought him a standing ovation.

  • Winning the prestigious award brought her a great deal of eclat and established her reputation in the literary community.

Synonyms

acclaim
vseclat
30 4.2

Praise given to someone in public for an achievement

also refers to brilliant success or impressive display beyond praise
kudos
vseclat
21 5.3

Praise and respect people give for doing something well

also denotes notable public success or an impressive display
plaudit
vseclat
  • Formal
4 8.2

An expression of strong praise for someone or something

is used also for notable success or striking public show
acclamation
vseclat
3 6.7

Loud enthusiastic praise that a group gives

is broader, also meaning brilliant success or an impressive display
plaudits
vseclat
  • Formal
8.2

Praise people give someone in public for something good they did

can mean brilliant success or an impressive public display instead
smackeroo
vseclat
  • Informal
9.9

A very successful event or product that people praise

is a more formal term that can mean success or public praise

Antonyms

557 1.3

Not reaching what was planned or expected

33 7.4

A time when a person or thing is unknown and not noticed

How Successful

triumph
262 3.3
eclat
  • Formal
9.9
sensation
64 4.1
hit
465 1.3
success
1.0

Surface Forms

eclat singular
eclats plural

Etymology

The word eclat comes from the French éclat, which meant a 'burst' or bright 'flash' and was also used for a loud 'clap' of applause. That's why eclat today means a brilliant success or enthusiastic public praise.