magna cum laude

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

adverb

1. with great praise: used in diplomas to grant the next-to-highest of three special honors for grades above the average.

magna cum laude

/ ˈmæɡnə kʊm ˈlaʊdeɪ /

(no translation)

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of magna cum laude¹

First recorded in 1895–1900, magna cum laude is from Latin magnā cum laude

Word History and Origins

Origin of magna cum laude¹

Latin