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salutation Synonyms

Another word for salutation

Choosing another word for salutation 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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• noun (Context 1)

A gesture or utterance made as a polite expression of greeting or acknowledgment when meeting someone.

Usage Example

"He raised his hat in a brief greeting as he passed his neighbor on the sidewalk."

Strongest
greeting
salute
Strong
welcome
hail
acknowledgment

• noun (Context 2)

A standard formula of words used to address the recipient at the beginning of a letter, email, or speech.

Usage Example

"In formal business correspondence, the greeting is traditionally followed by a colon rather than a comma."

Strongest
greeting
Strong
opening
address

Opposites of salutation

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

valediction
farewell
sign-off
goodbye
adieu
closing
parting
See all opposites of salutation

• Nearby Words

salty
salud
salumi
salutation
salutational
salute
salvadoran

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