Farewell
Farewell noun - An expression of good wishes at parting.
Usage example: the exchange student and her host family said their tearful farewells, promising to keep in touch
Salutation is an antonym for farewell.
Salutation
Salutation noun - An expression of goodwill upon meeting.
Usage example: began the discussion with a gracious salutation to the distinguished assembly
Farewell is an antonym for salutation.
How words are described
| respectful | respectful farewell | respectful salutation |
| simple | simple farewell | simple salutation |
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Salutation and Farewell. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/farewell/salutation
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