kudos
NounWordNet 3.0
Noun (1)
- an expression of approval and commendation“he always appreciated praise for his work”Synonyms: praisecongratulationsextolment
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Kudos \Ku"dos\ (k[=u]"d[o^]s), n. [NL., fr. Gr. ky^dos glory.] Glory; fame; renown; praise. --W. H. Russel. [1913 Webster]
Kudos \Ku"dos\, v. t. To praise; to extol; to glorify. "Kudos'd egregiously." [R.] --Southey. [1913 Webster]