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eclat

eclat is the alternative spelling of éclat.

Meaning of éclat

Noun

éclat (countable and uncountable, plural éclats)

  1. A brilliant or successful effect; brilliance of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown.
    • The distressing explanation she had to make to Harriet, and all that poor Harriet would be suffering, with the awkwardness of future meetings, the difficulties of continuing or discontinuing the acquaintance, of subduing feelings, concealing resentment, and avoiding éclat, were enough to occupy her...1815 December (indicated as 1816), [Jane Austen], chapter 16, in Emma: […], volume I, London: […] [Charles Roworth and James Moyes] for John Murray, →OCLC

Forms of eclat

pluraleclats

Origin of eclat

From French éclat. More at éclat.

Questions about eclat

What is eclat the alternative spelling of?
Eclat is the alternative spelling of éclat.

Words near eclat in the dictionary

  1. eclamptic
  2. eclamptics
  3. eclamptogenic
  4. eclanamine
  5. eclarite
  6. eclat
  7. eclatant
  8. eclats
  9. eclazolast
  10. eclectic
  11. eclectic medicine

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