Greeting — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈgrē-tiŋ/ greet·ing

Meaning & Definition of Greeting

Greeting (noun)

  1. a salutation at meeting
  2. an expression of good wishes, regards —usually used in plural

Greeting (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an expression of goodwill upon meeting

    "the volunteer directed the conference participants towards the coffee after offering them a cheerful greeting"

    similar: hello, salutation, salute, welcome
    related: ave, hail, amenities, civilities, pleasantries, regards, respects, wishes
    opposite: adieu, bon voyage, congé, farewell, Godspeed, good-bye

  2. best wishes

    "when you see him, give him my sincerest greetings"

    similar: commendations (archaic), compliment, congratulations, felicitations, regards, respects
    related: approval, benediction, blessing, endorsement, acknowledgment, citation, commendation, adulation, flattery, praise, well-wishing
    near: dig, gibe, insult, put-down, taunt

Greeting (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to acknowledge (someone) by means of spoken words

    "The host cheerfully greeted the party guests at the door."

    similar: addressing, boarding, hailing, heralding, saluting, chatting (with), conversing (with), speaking (to or with), talking (to)

Related Entry: Greet (verb)

Greet is a different word from Greeting. The synonyms below are for greet, not for greeting.

  1. to acknowledge (someone) by means of spoken words

    "The host cheerfully greeted the party guests at the door."

    similar: address, board, hail, herald, salute, chat (with), converse (with), speak (to or with), talk (to)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Greeting

The most common words with a similar meaning to Greeting:

Archaic: commendations
hello, salutation, salute, welcome, compliment, congratulations, felicitations, regards, respects, addressing, boarding, hailing, heralding, saluting, chatting (with), conversing (with), speaking (to or with), talking (to)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Greeting

Words with the opposite meaning of Greeting:

adieu, bon voyage, congé, farewell, Godspeed, good-bye

Related Words for Greeting

ave, hail, amenities, civilities, pleasantries, wishes, approval, benediction, blessing, endorsement, acknowledgment, citation, commendation, adulation, flattery, praise, well-wishing

Near Antonyms of Greeting

dig, gibe, insult, put-down, taunt

Origin & Etymology of Greeting

First known use: before 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Greeting

greeting card, in greeting

Frequently Asked Questions about Greeting

What does "Greeting" mean?

"Greeting" means a salutation at meeting. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a salutation at meeting. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Greeting"?

Other words for "Greeting" include hello, salutation, salute, welcome, commendations, compliment, congratulations and felicitations. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Greeting" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Greeting"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Greeting". Common alternatives include hello, salutation, salute, welcome, commendations, compliment, congratulations, felicitations, regards and respects.

What is the opposite of "Greeting"?

Antonyms of "Greeting" include adieu, bon voyage, congé, farewell, Godspeed and good-bye. Near antonyms include dig, gibe, insult and put-down.

How do you use "Greeting" in a sentence?

Examples of "Greeting" in a sentence: "the volunteer directed the conference participants towards the coffee after offering them a cheerful greeting"; "when you see him, give him my sincerest greetings"; "The host cheerfully greeted the party guests at the door.".

Is "Greeting" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Greeting" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Greeting"?

"Greeting" is pronounced /ˈgrē-tiŋ/ and divided into syllables as greet·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Greeting"?

First known use: before 12th century.