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Kudos vs Loyal - What's the difference?

kudos | loyal |

As a noun kudos

is praise; accolades.

As a proper noun loyal is

a town in oklahoma.

kudos

English

Noun

(-)
  • Praise; accolades.
  • (proscribed) English plurals.
  • Credit for one's achievements.
  • *{{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham), title=(The China Governess)
    • , chapter=19 citation , passage=Meanwhile Nanny Broome was recovering from her initial panic and seemed anxious to make up for any kudos she might have lost, by exerting her personality to the utmost. She took the policeman's helmet and placed it on a chair, and unfolded his tunic to shake it and fold it up again for him.}}

    Usage notes

    * The noun (term) was originally a , or as the plural of a new noun (kudo), implied by the American English pronunciation and lack of knowledge of the etymology. However, this plural treatment is frequently proscribed.

    loyal

    English

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something.
  • Firm in allegiance to a person or institution.
  • Faithful to a person or cause.

    • Antonyms

    * disloyal * fickle * treacherous

    Derived terms

    * loyal toast

    Related terms

    * loyalty

    Anagrams

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