Synonyms of hello

hello

noun

hə-ˈlō 

as in salute

an expression of goodwill upon meeting

we said our hellos and got right down to business

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hello

Princess Kate said something sweet about her spouse while speaking to singer Ronan Keating and his wife Storm, who asked about William and sent their hellos. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026

Among the things rushing to the front of his mind could have been the introductory hellos and final goodbyes, the moments of hope followed only by pain-staking losses, the closing chapters of another regime gone by. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 26 May 2026

Tim Cook, who will pass Apple’s CEO baton to John Ternus September 1, brought the executive along to the company’s earnings call today to say a quick hello. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026

Even with a demanding schedule and constant travel, Saldaña prioritizes making time for what matters most—namely her three sons, her husband Marco Perego-Saldaña, and her dog Dolce, who all pop into view during our conversation to deliver a green juice, a quick hello, or a kiss on the cheek. — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2026