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Salutation

🔄 Synonyms of "Salutation"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
salutenoun	An utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, (now especially) a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions.
greetingnoun	(uncountable) The action of the verb to greet.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Salutation"

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Word	Definition
greetingnoun	(uncountable) The action of the verb to greet.
salutenoun	An utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, (now especially) a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions.
welcomenoun	The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.
appealnoun	A call to a person or an authority for a decision, help, or proof; an entreaty, an invocation.
callnoun	A cry or shout.
greetings	a 1968 American black comedy film co-written and directed by Brian De Palma.
hellonoun	"Hello!" or an equivalent greeting.
salutatorynoun	(chiefly US) A greeting; an address, speech or article of greeting; the first editorial by the new editor of a newspaper or periodical; an introduction or preface.
salutingverb	The act of giving a salute.
salutatory addressnoun	greeting
accoladenoun	An expression of approval; praise.
regardsnoun	A greeting at the end of a letter or e-mail communication.
handshakingnoun	A greeting by clasping hands.
addressnoun	Direction.
handshakenoun	The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.
regreetnoun	(obsolete, archaic) A return or exchange of salutations.
addressalnoun	The act of addressing (in various senses).
addressmentnoun	(obsolete) The act of addressing; the act of directing one's attention, speech, or effort toward a particular point, person, or object.
honorancenoun	An honoring; the act of paying homage, respect, or worship.
receptionnoun	The act of receiving.