Word meaning
kudos
noun · KOO-dohz
What does kudos mean?
Kudos means praise and honor received for an achievement.
Kudos in a sentence
“Kudos to the team for shipping the update on time.”
Synonyms for kudos
- praise
- credit
- acclaim
Where does kudos come from?
From Greek kydos, "glory"; it is singular in origin, though often treated as plural today.
How to remember kudos
- Say it out loud a few times: KOO-dohz.
- Write one sentence of your own using kudos, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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