kudos

ku•dos

Pronunciation:ˈk(y)o͞oˌdōs,-ˌdōz,-ˌdäs

noun

noun: kudos

1.         praise and honor received for an achievement.

synonyms:     praise, glory, honor, status, standing, distinction, fame, celebrity; admiration, respect, esteem, acclaim, prestige, cachet, credit, full marks, props

"kudos to you for a lifetime of quiet courage and unwavering generosity"

informal

compliments or congratulations.

plural noun: kudos

"kudos to everyone who put the event together"

Origin:

late 18th cent.: Greek.