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 voice is still the outbound greeting on his and Ryu’s answering machine, which warns that the family is unavailable due to being overtaken by an infestation of firebreathing ants. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026

Hugs of greeting, hugs of restraint Adults who knew Christian Williams described him as a sweet and loving kid, with a round, cherubic face. — Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

Verb

Gigliotti drove the yellow Sightseer tramcar on the boardwalk for 35 years, greeting visitors. — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

In early June, TMJ4 started teasing a new addition to its staff via a video, which showed its weather team greeting a woman walking toward them, who was only shown from the back. — Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026