kudos

noun
UK: /ˈkjuːdɒs/
US: /ˈkuːdoʊs/

  1. Praise and respect for an achievement.

    1. Kudos to you for your hard work.
    2. She received kudos for organizing the event so well everything was successful.

  2. An expression of approval or admiration.

    1. He deserves kudos for his honesty.
    2. The team earned kudos from management for exceeding their sales targets last quarter.

Synonyms

applause credit glory honour praise

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "kudos" in English means: Praise and respect for an achievement., An expression of approval or admiration..

The phonetic transcription of "kudos" is /ˈkjuːdɒs/ in British English and /ˈkuːdoʊs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "kudos": applause, credit, glory, honour, praise.

Example usage of "kudos": "Kudos to you for your hard work.". More examples on the page.