valedictory
The word “valedictory” has 5 syllables: va-le-dic-to-ry
It's pronounced as /ˌvæl.ɪˈdɪk.tər.i/
What is synonym and antonym for valedictory?
In the thesaurus, “valedictory” has 11 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for valedictory along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for valedictory
Antonyms for valedictory
- beginning
- first
- initial
- introductory
- opening
- starting
- welcoming
Meanings of valedictory
- noun
- A speech given by a valedictorian at a graduation or commencement ceremony.
- A farewell or parting address.
- adjective
- Of, or pertaining to, a valedictorian.
- Bidding farewell; suitable or designed for an occasion of leave-taking.
Example Sentences
- The student delivered an inspiring valedictory speech, reflecting on the journey through high school.
- The retiring CEO's farewell address had a valedictory tone, expressing gratitude for decades of hard work.
- The old theater echoed with the sound of applause after the actress's final, valedictory performance.
- As the sun set over the horizon, the captain gave a valedictory salute to the ship he had commanded for years.
- The politician's retirement marked the end of an era, and his farewell was a poignant valedictory to public service.
On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to valedictory, such as: beginning, closing, concluding, departing, farewell, final, first.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
farewell
- Godspeed
- abandonment
- adieu
- adieus
- adieux
- adios
- au revoir
- ave
- bon voyage
- bye-bye
- cheerio
- ciao
- closing
- concluding
- congee
- decamping
- decampment
- departing
- departure
- desertion
- diaspora
- disembarkation
- egress
- embarkation
- embarkment
- emigration
- evacuation
- exit
- exiting
- exodus
- final
- flight
- forsaking
- going
- good-by
- good-bye
- goodbye
- hasta la vista
- have a nice day
- last
- leave
- leave-taking
- leaving
- lighting out
- outgo
- parting
- quitting
- relinquishment
- retirement
- retreat
- running away
- send-off
- sendoff
- separation
- so long
- ta-ta
- ultimate
- valediction
- valedictory
- walking out
- withdrawal