KUDOS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does kudos mean? 

• KUDOS (noun)
  The noun KUDOS has 1 sense:

1. an expression of approval and commendation

  Familiarity information: KUDOS used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• KUDOS (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

An expression of approval and commendation

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Synonyms:

congratulations; extolment; kudos; praise

Context example:

he always appreciated praise for his work

Hypernyms ("kudos" is a kind of...):

approval; commendation (a message expressing a favorable opinion)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "kudos"):

superlative (an exaggerated expression (usually of praise))

encomium; eulogy; paean; panegyric; pean (a formal expression of praise)

eulogium; eulogy (a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently)

good word; recommendation; testimonial (something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable)

compliment (a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration)

 Context examples 

You might earn kudos and publicity now for exceptional, fine creative work or win the green light for a new, massive artistic project, a prospect that excites you.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)