Greeting Synonyms and Antonyms

grētĭng
A message of courtesy
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. testimonial
  2. note
  3. card
Antonyms:
  1. goodbye
  2. farewell
To present with a specified reaction
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. meeting
  2. responding
  3. reacting
To address in a friendly and respectful way
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. accost
  2. address
  3. salute
  4. welcome
  5. welcoming
  6. saluting
  7. hailing
Synonyms:
(Adjective)
  1. salutational
  2. salutatory

Words Related to Greeting

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Greeting Sentence Examples

  • My sleepy greeting was met by a shout.

  • Damian accepted his hand in greeting, looking around.

  • After greeting the group with a hearty wave, he proudly handed a surprised Cynthia Dean a wad of bills.

  • The ceremony is a kind of greeting by which they wish each other "a happy new year."

  • He pulled the truck onto the highway, smiling in anticipation of her passionate greeting when he walked into the house.

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