valediction

Definitions

The act of saying farewell or bidding goodbye.

An expression or statement of farewell, especially one delivered at the end of a speech or letter.

Examples

The professor offered a brief valediction to the graduating class before leaving the podium.

With a final, tearful valediction, she turned and walked away from the house she had called home for years.

The formal letter concluded with a traditional valediction, expressing the author's deepest respect.

Synonyms

farewell adieu parting send-off leave-taking goodbye valedictory

Antonyms

greeting welcome salutation hello introduction arrival meeting