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
• good-by
• Godspeed
• congee
• 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
• acknowledgement
• acknowledgment
• indorsement
• endorsement
• praise
• benediction
• commendation
• flattery
• citation
• well-wishing
• adulation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insult
• taunt
• jibe
• gibe
• dig
• put-down

greeting

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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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• addressing
• saluting
• boarding
• hailing
• talking (to)
• heralding
• speaking (to or with)
• chatting (with)
• conversing (with)

Examples of greeting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

My dad went to visit the families of all of our Peruvian friends in France to film their homes, greetings from their families. —Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2024

Taking place at Nya Studios, the warm greeting kicked off two days of programming, activations, workshops, wellness moments and panels from notable leaders and their brands. —Lauren Alvarez, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024

Brown received a greeting from OCFA and Colorado firefighters upon his landing, according to the OCFA. —Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024

The two shared a hug and the bise greeting and posed for photos together. —Rhonda Richford, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024