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eclat

é·clat
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ey-klah; French ey-kla]
    • /eɪˈklɑ; French eɪˈkla/
    • /eɪˈklɑː/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ey-klah; French ey-kla]
    • /eɪˈklɑ; French eɪˈkla/

Definitions of eclat word

  • noun eclat brilliance of success, reputation, etc.: the éclat of a great achievement. 1
  • noun eclat showy or elaborate display: a performance of great éclat. 1
  • noun eclat acclamation; acclaim. 1
  • noun eclat Alternative spelling of éclat (brilliance of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown.). 1
  • noun eclat flair 1
  • noun eclat brilliant success 0

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Origin of eclat

First appearance:

before 1665
One of the 47% oldest English words
1665-75; < French: splinter, fragment, burst, flash, brilliance, Old French esclat, noun derivative of esclater to burst, break violently, probably < Old Low Franconian *slaitan to split, break (compare Old High German sleizan to tear), a causative of Germanic *slitan; see slit

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Parts of speech for Eclat

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

eclat popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

eclat usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for eclat

noun eclat

  • dash — If you dash somewhere, you run or go there quickly and suddenly.
  • flair — a natural talent, aptitude, or ability; bent; knack: a flair for rhyming.
  • flourish — to be in a vigorous state; thrive: a period in which art flourished.
  • gusto — hearty or keen enjoyment, as in eating or drinking, or in action or speech in general: to dance with gusto. Synonyms: enthusiasm, delight, relish, zest, spirit, fervor.
  • oomph — energy; vitality; enthusiasm.

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