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- [koo-dohz, -dohs, -dos, kyoo-]
- /ˈku doʊz, -doʊs, -dɒs, ˈkyu-/
- /ˈkjuː.dɒs/
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- [koo-dohz, -dohs, -dos, kyoo-]
- /ˈku doʊz, -doʊs, -dɒs, ˈkyu-/
Definitions of kudos word
- noun kudos plural of kudo. 1
- noun plural kudos honor; glory; acclaim: No greater kudo could have been bestowed. 1
- noun plural kudos a statement of praise or approval; accolade; compliment: one kudo after another. 1
- noun kudos In the 19th century, kudos1 entered English as a singular noun, a transliteration of a Greek singular noun kŷdos meaning “praise or renown.” It was at first used largely in academic circles, but it gained wider currency in the 1920s in journalistic use, particularly in headlines: Playwright receives kudos. Kudos given to track record breakers. Kudos is often used, as in these examples, in contexts that do not clearly indicate whether it is singular or plural; and because it ends in -s, the marker of regular plurals in English, kudos has come to be widely regarded and used as a plural noun meaning “accolades” rather than as a singular mass noun meaning “honor or glory.” The singular form kudo has been produced from kudos by back formation, the same process that gave us the singular pea from pease, originally both singular and plural, sherry from Xeres (an earlier spelling of the Spanish city Jerez), and cherry from the French singular noun cherise. This singular form has developed the meanings “honor” and “statement of praise, accolade.” Both the singular form kudo and kudos as a plural are today most common in journalistic writing. Some usage guides warn against using them. 1
- noun kudos Praise and honor received for an achievement. 1
- noun kudos glory 1
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Origin of kudos
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; irregular transliteration of Greek kŷdos
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Parts of speech for Kudos
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
kudos popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
kudos usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for kudos
noun kudos
- applause — Applause is the noise made by a group of people clapping their hands to show approval.
- renown — widespread and high repute; fame.
- plaudits — an enthusiastic expression of approval: Her portrayal of Juliet won the plaudits of the critics.
- fame — widespread reputation, especially of a favorable character; renown; public eminence: to seek fame as an opera singer.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
adjective kudos
- pre-eminence — the state or character of being preeminent.
- noter — a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
Antonyms for kudos
noun kudos
- condemnation — Condemnation is the act of saying that something or someone is very bad and unacceptable.
- denunciation — Denunciation of someone or something is severe public criticism of them.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
- disrespect — Lack of respect or courtesy.
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