farewell | ||
1. | [ noun ] an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting | |
Synonyms: | word_of_farewell | |
Related terms: | acknowledgment adieu good_night good_morning good_afternoon bon_voyage | |
2. | [ adjective ] of a speech expressing leave-taking | |
Synonyms: | valedictory | |
Examples: | "a valedictory address" |
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Related terms: | exaugural | |
3. | [ noun ] the act of departing politely | |
Synonyms: | parting leave-taking leave | |
Examples: | "he disliked long farewells" "he took his leave" "parting is such sweet sorrow" |
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Related terms: | departure valediction leave leave separate | |
Similar spelling: |
Farwell farrell Farrelly Farrel Fairley Farrall fairly Fairall |