Pronunciation: /ˈkuːdoʊs/

Definitions of kudos

noun praise or accolades given for achievement or accomplishment

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that Sarah received kudos for her excellent presentation at work.

A2 The team gave kudos to Tom for his hard work on the project.

B1 The company CEO publicly gave kudos to the employees for their dedication.

B2 The professor received kudos from his students for his engaging teaching style.

C1 The artist's latest masterpiece earned her kudos from critics and art enthusiasts alike.

C2 The athlete was showered with kudos after breaking the world record in the marathon.

Examples of kudos in a Sentence

formal The team deserves kudos for their exceptional performance on the project.

informal Hey, kudos on acing that presentation!

slang Big kudos to you for pulling off that stunt!

figurative His kudos in the industry have elevated him to a prominent position.

Grammatical Forms of kudos

past tense

kudosed

plural

kudos

comparative

more kudos

superlative

most kudos

present tense

gives kudos

future tense

will give kudos

perfect tense

has given kudos

continuous tense

is giving kudos

singular

kudo

positive degree

kudos

infinitive

to kudo

gerund

kudosing

participle

kudoed

Origin and Evolution of kudos

First Known Use: 1799 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'kudos' originated from ancient Greek.
Evolution of the word: Originally, 'kudos' meant praise or honor in Greek. Over time, it has come to be used in English to mean admiration or recognition for achievement.