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adieu Synonyms

Another word for adieu

Choosing another word for adieu depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• interjection (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
farewell
goodbye
Strong
valediction
cheerio
so long

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
farewell
goodbye
Strong
valediction
leave-taking
parting

Opposites of adieu

The opposite of adieu shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

greeting
hello
welcome
greetings
salutation
salutations
See all opposites of adieu

• Nearby Words

adhesion
adhesive
adhesiveness
adieu
adige
adios
adirondack

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