noun
Uncommon
kudos
KOO-dos
Kudos (noun) means Praise, credit, or recognition for something a person has achieved. Example: “Kudos to the whole design team for hitting the deadline.”
noun
1
Praise, credit, or recognition for something a person has achieved.
"Kudos to the whole design team for hitting the deadline."
"She got a lot of kudos for volunteering to lead the project."
intj
1
Used on its own to express approval or congratulations.
""Kudos! That presentation was excellent.""
How to use kudos
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPraise or credit given for an achievement.
Common mistake
Kudos is grammatically singular in origin, even though it looks plural — treat it like "praise," not like "kudo" plus an -s.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
kudos to
earn kudos
give someone kudos
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- kudoses
- Past tense
- kudosed
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_____ to the whole design team for hitting the deadline.
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κῦδος (kûdos), meaning "glory" or "renown."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “kudos” mean?
The word “kudos” means praise, credit, or recognition for something a person has achieved. In plain terms, praise or credit given for an achievement.
How do you pronounce “kudos”?
“Kudos” is pronounced KOO-dos (/ˈkuˌdoʊz/ in IPA).
How do you use “kudos” in a sentence?
Here is “kudos” used in a sentence: “Kudos to the whole design team for hitting the deadline.”
What part of speech is “kudos”?
Depending on how it is used, “kudos” can be a noun and an intj.
Where does the word “kudos” come from?
The word “kudos” comes from Ancient Greek. A learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κῦδος (kûdos), meaning "glory" or "renown.".
Is “kudos” a common word?
“Kudos” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “kudos” have?
“Kudos” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: praise, credit, or recognition for something a person has achieved.
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