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ciao Synonyms

Another word for ciao

Choosing another word for ciao depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• interjection (Context 1)

Used as a casual expression of farewell upon parting.

Usage Example

"I have to catch the next train home—bye for now!"

Strongest
bye
goodbye
cheerio
adios
so long
bye-bye
Strong
toodle-oo
adieu
farewell
au revoir

• interjection (Context 2)

Used as an informal greeting upon meeting someone, especially in Italian-influenced contexts.

Usage Example

"hi, Marco! It is wonderful to see you again after all these years."

Strongest
hi
hello
hey
hiya
Strong
howdy
hola
aloha
greetings

• noun (Context 3)

An informal utterance of greeting or farewell.

Usage Example

"She offered a quick goodbye to her colleagues before leaving the office for the weekend."

Strongest
goodbye
farewell
greeting
Strong
hello
adieu
salutation
valediction

Opposites of ciao

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

hi
hello
bye
goodbye
hey
hiya
farewell
so long
See all opposites of ciao

• Nearby Words

chutney
chutzpah
ciabatta
ciao
cicada
cicatrix
cichlid

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