English Explanatory Dictionary

éclat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A brilliant or successful effect; brilliance of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown.

Pronunciation

/eɪˈklɑː/ /eɪˈklɔː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-éclat.wav

Word forms

éclat éclats eclat

Etymology

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.

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