Synonyms & related words for kudos

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of kudos — including praise, plaudits, laudation, encomium, award, applause. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to kudos

Explore words related to kudos — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include extolment, congratulations, accolades, acclaimer, commendation, commend, lauding, applaud. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for kudos

Common synonyms for kudos include praise, plaudits, laudation, encomium, award, applause, renown, eulogium — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does kudos come from?

The word kudos breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root kudos-, from Greek kudos (“glory, praise”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.