cum laude

[ koom lou-dey, -duh, -dee; kuhm law-dee ]

adverb

1. with honor: used in diplomas to grant the lowest of three special honors for grades above the average.

cum laude

/ kʊm ˈlaʊdeɪ; kʌm ˈlɔːdɪ /

adverb

1. with praise: the lowest of three designations for above-average achievement in examinations Compare magna cum laude summa cum laude

Word History and Origins

Origin of cum laude¹

1890–95, Americanism; < Latin: with praise

Word History and Origins

Origin of cum laude¹

Latin