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

With the gargantuan Oracle Park video board emblazoned with a greeting for Jackson Flora, the face of the organization’s glorious past welcomed the young man expected to be a sizable part of its future. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

With over 1,400 crew members, there was always a willing hand near-by with a greeting or offer of assistance. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Verb

Add photos or greeting cards under a glass topper on a desk for some spill-proof sentimental decor in your dorm. — Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 28 July 2026

Jelly then enters the prison canteen, greeting hundreds of other inmates and shaking their hands. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026