SALUTATION Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word salutation. (close relations)
Definition of SALUTATION
Best Alternative Words for SALUTATION
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greeting | nounn | |||||||
noun • (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting) | ||||||||
hail | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents • many objects thrown forcefully through the air • enthusiastic greeting verb • praise vociferously • be a native of • call for • greet enthusiastically or joyfully • precipitate as small ice particles | ||||||||
hello | ||||||||
noun • an expression of greeting | ||||||||
hi | ||||||||
noun • an expression of greeting • a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands | ||||||||
howdy | ||||||||
noun • an expression of greeting | ||||||||
welcome | adverb, nounadv, n | |||||||
adjective • giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted noun • the state of being welcome • a greeting or reception verb • accept gladly • bid welcome to; greet upon arrival • receive someone, as into one's house | ||||||||
hey | verbv | |||||||
interjection • An exclamation to get attention. • A protest or reprimand. • An expression of surprise. • An informal greeting, similar to hi. • A request for repetition or explanation; an expression of confusion. • A meaningless beat marker or extra, filler syllable in song lyrics. noun • (country dancing) A choreographic figure in which three or more dancers weave between one another, passing by left and right shoulder alternately. • The name of the fifth letter of many Semitic alphabets (Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic and others). • The name of the first letter of the Old South Arabian abjad. | ||||||||
salute | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an act of honor or courteous recognition • a formal military gesture of respect • an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat verb • propose a toast to • greet in a friendly way • express commendation of • become noticeable • honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers • recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position |