E·clat n.
1. Brilliancy of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown. “The eclat of Homer's battles.”
2. Demonstration of admiration and approbation; applause.
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eclat
n 1: enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim";
"he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"; "they gave
him more eclat than he really deserved" [syn: acclaim,
acclamation, plaudits, plaudit]
2: ceremonial elegance and splendor; "entered with much eclat
in a coach drawn by eight white horses" [syn: pomp]
3: brilliant or conspicuous success or effect; "the eclat of a
great achievement"