kudos vs compliment
compliment vs kudoskudos and compliment both are nouns.
kudos is not a verb while compliment is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kudos | Yes | No | No | No |
| compliment | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
compliment is a hyponym of
kudos; that is, compliment is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
kudos:
- kudos: an expression of approval and commendation
- compliment: a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
Other hyponyms of kudos include
superlative, encomium, eulogy, paean, panegyric, pean, eulogium, eulogy, good word, recommendation, testimonial, overpraise.
| kudos (noun) | compliment (noun) |
|---|---|
| an expression of approval and commendation | a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration |
| kudos (verb) | compliment (verb) |
|---|---|
| say something to someone that expresses praise | |
| express respect or esteem for |
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