greeting

greeting

noun

Definition of GREETING

1

an expression of goodwill upon meeting <the volunteer directed the conference participants towards the coffee after offering them a cheerful greeting>

Synonyms greeting, salutation, salute, welcome

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

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

greetings plbest wishes <when you see him, give him my sincerest greetings>

Synonyms commendations [archaic], congratulations, felicitations, greetings, regards, respects

Related Words approval, benediction, blessing, endorsement (also indorsement); acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), citation, commendation; adulation, flattery, praise; well-wishing

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