Achtungserfolg.
succès d'estime (success of a work of art among critics and aficionados, but not the general public)
Meaning & usage
succès d'estime (success of a work of art among critics and aficionados, but not the general public)
Sein erster Roman war ein Achtungserfolg.
an instance of relative success that garners respect (e.g. by exceeding expectations) despite the primary aim not being achieved
Das Unentschieden beim Tabellenführer war ein Achtungserfolg.
Where this word comes from
From Achtung (“estimation, respect”) + -s- + Erfolg (“success”), a calque of French succès d'estime.
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