Kudos: meaning, definitions and examples

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kudos

 

[ หˆkuหdษ’s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น elogios

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคถเค‚เคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pujian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั…ะฒะฐะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochwaล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็งฐ่ณ› (ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†ใ•ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉloges

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elogios

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถvgรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นญ์ฐฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pochvala

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pochvala

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ตž็พŽ (zร nmฤ›i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pohvale

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรณs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™qdir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ elogios

Word origin

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.