eclaircissement

Definitions

An explanation of something obscure or unknown; clarification, enlightenment.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“One of the heroes discovered, in the prize he had made, the very wife of his bosom; and his companion perceived that he had stumbled in the dark upon his own⟳ mother. Their mutual astonishment was unspeakable at this eclaircissement […].”

“There is a name⟳ written with this pencil over the principal figure⟳; if you wish⟳ for any further eclaircissement, apply⟳ to me.””

“But either her courage failed, or some other sentiment impeded her seeking an eclaircissement.”

“"I also fear," added Lady Anne, "that some improper overture, some absolutely shocking eclaircissement will follow⟳ your acceptance of the present⟳ you speak⟳ of, and which has been so lavishly given, as to derogate from the duchess's stand⟳ exceedingly, and will, therefore, mortify her,...”

“[W]hen the éclaircissement comes there will be a scene, and hysterics, and a great quarrel, and then a great reconciliation […].”

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