enthusiastic approval; the book met with modest acclaim; he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd; they gave him more eclat than he really deserved

[ Syn: acclaim , acclamation , plaudits , plaudit ]

ceremonial elegance and splendor; entered with much eclat in a coach drawn by eight white horses

[ Syn: pomp ]

brilliant or conspicuous success or effect; the eclat of a great achievement'