éclat
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éclat
- /eɪˈklɑː/
- /eɪˈklɔː/ obsolete
Rhymes with -ɑː
Where it comes from
Borrowed from French éclat, from éclater (“to burst out”). Akin to Old English slītan (“to split”). More at slice, slit. Doublet of slate and slat.
noun éclats · eclat
- 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
Translations
Talk about this word "éclat." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/%C3%A9clat. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. éclat. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/%C3%A9clat "éclat." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/%C3%A9clat.Cite this
@misc{e_clat_2026,
title = {éclat},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/%C3%A9clat},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
