Definitions

1. noun

a sudden, brilliant, and impressive display of skill, talent, or achievement; a brilliant or impressive quality

“The chef’s culinary skills created a true éclat at the dinner party.”

2. noun

great praise or admiration

“The audience’s enthusiastic applause gave the performer a lot of éclat.”

3. noun

a burst of fame or attention

“The celebrity’s scandalous behavior received a lot of éclat in the media.”

4. noun

a brilliant or impressive effect

“The fireworks display created a magical éclat in the night sky.”

5. noun

a burst of light or sound

“The flash of lightning created a brief éclat in the stormy weather.”

6. noun

a brilliant or striking quality

“Her wit and intelligence gave her a certain éclat in the academic community.”

7. verb

to make a great show or display of something

“The politician tried to éclat her credentials as a leader.”