Eclating

/ɪˈkleɪtɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Bursting forth brilliantly; shining with impressive brightness or success; creating a striking effect.

Etymology

Present participle form of archaic or poetic usage of 'eclat' as a verb, suggesting action or motion. This is an extremely rare form found in older literature rather than modern English.

Kelly Says

This word almost never appears in modern writing, but when you find it in old texts, it captures that moment of brilliance 'bursting forth'—like when a star suddenly becomes visible or a performer suddenly captivates an audience.

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