Kudos: meaning, definitions and examples
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kudos
[ หkuหdษs ]
expressing admiration or praise
Kudos is a noun meaning fame and praise that you receive as a result of a particular achievement or position in society. It is often used to express admiration or praise for someone's accomplishments.
Synonyms
acclaim, commendation, praise, recognition
Examples of usage
- She deserves kudos for her hard work on the project.
- The team received kudos for their successful campaign.
- I have to give kudos to the chef for the delicious meal.
Translations
Translations of the word "kudos" in other languages:
๐ต๐น elogios
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคถเคเคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Lob
๐ฎ๐ฉ pujian
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพั ะฒะฐะปะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pochwaลy
๐ฏ๐ต ็งฐ่ณ (ใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท รฉloges
๐ช๐ธ elogios
๐น๐ท รถvgรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ์นญ์ฐฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฏุญ
๐จ๐ฟ pochvala
๐ธ๐ฐ pochvala
๐จ๐ณ ่ต็พ (zร nmฤi)
๐ธ๐ฎ pohvale
๐ฎ๐ธ hrรณs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษqdir
๐ฒ๐ฝ elogios
Etymology
The word 'kudos' originated in the 19th century from the Greek word 'kydos' meaning 'glory' or 'praise'. It was first used in English with the meaning of 'praise' around 1799. Over time, it has come to represent admiration and recognition for someone's achievements.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,755 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 32755 kudos
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- 32757 berate
- 32758 mutate
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