greeting

greet·ing

noun

Definition of GREETING

1

: a salutation at meeting

2

: an expression of good wishes : regards —usually used in plural <holiday greetings>

Examples of GREETING

1. He addressed the members of the delegation with a formal greeting.
2. <the volunteer directed the conference participants towards the coffee after offering them a cheerful greeting>

First Known Use of GREETING

before 12th century

Related to GREETING

Synonyms: hello, salutation, salute, welcome

Antonyms: adieu, bon voyage, congé (also congee), farewell, Godspeed, good-bye (or good-by)

Related Words: ave, hail; amenities, civilities, pleasantries; regards, respects, wishes

Near Antonyms: dig, gibe (or jibe), insult, put-down, taunt

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Rhymes with GREETING

beating, eating, fleeting, Keating, meeting, seating, sheeting, sweeting