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

That came in the wake of the controversy between FanDuel and Phillies’ star Bryce Harper; FanDuel used a personalized greeting from Harper to a VIP user in late 2024 without receiving Harper’s approval. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

What’s in a greeting The study found that the first sentence of a message may be one of the most important. — Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Verb

Job duties include greeting and assisting customers, operating cash registers, stocking shelves and cleaning the store. — Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026

One of their most notable outings was at the March 2024 Academy Awards, where the couple were photographed greeting De Niro’s Taxi Driver co-star, Jodie Foster. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026