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

Your friends and family won’t be able to resist smiling at their ghoulish greeting. — Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

On game days, hugs and greetings are common as familiar faces stop by the stand before heading into the stadium. — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Verb

When Thomas Chabot welcomed media members at Ottawa’s Rideau View Golf Club on a gray Tuesday morning, the Senators defenseman had the energy of a teacher greeting students after a summer away. — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

William and Kate Middleton were seen walking across the schoolyard with their son before greeting the headmaster and provost. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026