Meaning

2 senses
  1. (uncountable)Praise; accolades.

    The talented, young playwright received much kudos for his new drama.

    I gave Chelsea much kudos for the birth of her first daughter.

    Lob, Beifall, Applaus

    сла́ваsláva, хвала́xvalá, похвала́poxvalá

  2. (uncountable)Credit for one's achievements.

    Ruhm, Ehre, Ansehen

More definitions
  • an expression of approval and commendation

Examples

2 sentences
  1. Kudos for your outstanding achievement!

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  2. Kudos to us!

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Translations

6 languages
Русский
By meaning 1
praise, accolades:
Deutsch
By meaning 2
praise, accolades:
credit for one's achievements:

Origin

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κῦδος (kûdos, “praise, renown”).

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κῦδος (kûdos, “praise, renown”).

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Synonyms

4 synonyms
Close in meaning

See also

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