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aloha Synonyms

Another word for aloha

Choosing another word for aloha depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• interjection (Context 1)

A Hawaiian word used as a friendly greeting or farewell, meaning hello or goodbye.

Usage Example

"She smiled warmly and said hello to the guests as they arrived on the island."

Strong
hello
goodbye
farewell
welcome
greetings
adieu

• noun (Context 2)

In Hawaiian culture, a deep feeling of love, affection, peace, compassion, and mutual fellowship.

Usage Example

"The community welcomed the newcomers in a genuine spirit of love and generosity."

Strong
love
affection
compassion
goodwill
fellowship
warmth
kindness

• noun (Context 3)

An utterance of the Hawaiian greeting or farewell 'aloha'.

Usage Example

"After exchanging warm alohas at the airport gate, they boarded their flight home."

Strong
greeting
farewell
salutation
welcome
valediction

Opposites of aloha

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

hatred
hostility
malice
animosity
ill will
See all opposites of aloha

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