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greeting Synonyms

Another word for greeting

Choosing another word for greeting 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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• noun (Context 1)

A polite word, sign, or gesture of welcome or recognition made upon meeting or communicating with someone.

Usage Example

"She offered a warm salutation to all the guests as they arrived at the conference."

Strongest
salutation
welcome
Strong
hello
hail
salute
acknowledgment
Weak
reception

• noun (Context 2)

An expression of good wishes, regard, or congratulations, typically sent on a special occasion or holiday (often used in the plural).

Usage Example

"The ambassador sent official birthday greetings to the monarch on behalf of the nation."

Strongest
regards
Strong
respects
compliments
felicitations
congratulations
wishes
remembrances

• verb (Context 3)

To give a polite word or sign of welcome or recognition to someone upon meeting (present participle of greet).

Usage Example

"The host spent the first hour of the reception welcoming visitors at the front door."

Strongest
welcoming
Strong
saluting
hailing
receiving
acknowledging
meeting
Weak
accosting

Opposites of greeting

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

farewell
goodbye
valediction
ignoring
snubbing
adieu
parting
shunning
See all opposites of greeting

• Nearby Words

greeny
greet
greeter
greeting
greg
gregarious
gregariously

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