Synonyms of greeting

greeting 1 of 2

noun

ˈgrē-tiŋ 

1

as in salutation

an expression of goodwill upon meeting

the volunteer directed the conference participants towards the coffee after offering them a cheerful greeting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• salutation
• salute
• welcome
• hello
• regards
• respects
• hail
• civilities
• ave
• pleasantries
• wishes
• amenities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• farewell
• good-bye
• bon voyage
• Godspeed
• congé
• adieu

2

as in congratulations

greetings plural best wishes

when you see him, give him my sincerest greetings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• congratulations
• regards
• respects
• compliment
• blessing
• approval
• felicitations
• commendations
• acknowledgment
• endorsement
• praise
• benediction
• commendation
• flattery
• citation
• well-wishing
• adulation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insult
• taunt
• gibe
• dig
• put-down

greeting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of greet

as in addressing

to acknowledge (someone) by means of spoken words

The host cheerfully greeted the party guests at the door.

Related Words

• addressing
• saluting
• boarding
• hailing
• talking (to)
• heralding
• speaking (to or with)
• chatting (with)
• conversing (with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of greeting

Noun

Her appearance Sunday at a religious service in Santa Rosa, followed by greetings with supporters in the town square, represented a striking reversal. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026

The forward got a warm greeting from the fans, who welcomed him in the starting lineup with a loud roar. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Verb

My mom’s siblings usually arrived in a sour mood without greeting anyone at the table, my aunt’s brow furrowed and my uncle wearing a sneaky smirk. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

While the players pull up socks, lace their boots and catch up with each other, head coach Ryan Pore enters, greeting each of them — one after another — with a handshake. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026