definition of
eclat

[1] #1 eclat n. [acclaim, acclamation, plaudits, plaudit] enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"; "they gave him more eclat than he really deserved". wn

[2] #2 eclat n. [pomp] ceremonial elegance and splendor; "entered with much eclat in a coach drawn by eight white horses". wn

[3] #3 eclat n. brilliant or conspicuous success or effect; "the eclat of a great achievement". wn