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adieu Antonyms

Opposite of adieu

Because the opposite of adieu shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• interjection (Context 1)

Used to express good wishes when parting or leaving someone; goodbye.

Usage Example

"hello, my old friends, until we meet again next summer."

Strongest
hello
greetings
Strong
welcome
salutations

• noun (Context 2)

An act of saying goodbye or taking leave; a farewell.

Usage Example

"After bidding a fond greeting to her colleagues, she set off on her sabbatical."

Strongest
greeting
welcome
Strong
salutation
hello

Similar words to adieu

Words similar to adieu shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

farewell
goodbye
valediction
leave-taking
parting
so long
cheerio
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• Nearby Words

adhesion
adhesive
adhesiveness
adieu
adige
adios
adirondack

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Adieu. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/adieu
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