kudos

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an expression of approval and commendation

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

praise, congratulations, extolment

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