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1. brilliance of success, reputation, etc.: the éclat of a great achievement. 2. showy or elaborate display: a performance of great éclat. 3. acclamation; acclaim.1. Great brilliance, as of performance or achievement. 2. Conspicuous success. 3. Great acclamation or applause. 4. Archaic Notoriety; scandal.Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper WordNet - Cite This Source - Share This eclatnoun1. 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] 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"WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.