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
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.