Synonyms for eclat
Definitions
- n. 1
A brilliant or successful effect; brilliance of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown.
Related words
- Other spellings
- éclat
Forms
- Plural
- eclats → acclamations, applauses, acclaims, plaudits…
Example sentences
- applause The king’s portrait was unveiled to great applause.
- acclaim The mayor's speech was received with much acclaim.
- acclamation The motion was carried by acclamation.
- success Our success depends on whether he helps us or not.
- pomp Buckingham Palace is a symbol of pomp and ceremony.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| eclat | falling | |
| applause | steady | |
| acclaim | steady | |
| acclamation | falling | |
| plaudit | steady | |
| success | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- pomp1
- 7 letters
- success2, acclaim2, plaudit2
- 8 letters
- applause2
- 11 letters
- acclamation4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (success2 = 2 syllables).