1. brilliant display or effect; social distinction; conspicuous success
Usage: formal
2. enthusiastic approval; acclaim
Usage: formal

Examples

• The pianist performed with great eclat at Carnegie Hall.
• She handled the difficult situation with remarkable eclat.
• The new restaurant opened with considerable eclat.
• His speech was delivered with such eclat that the audience gave him a standing ovation.
• The fashion show was staged with typical Parisian eclat.
• The young actor’s performance brought him instant eclat in Hollywood.