valedictory

Speech parts

1. valedictory - Noun

2. valedictory - Adjective

3. valedictory - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Bidding farewell; suitable or designed for an occasion of leave-taking; as, a valedictory oration.

A valedictory oration or address spoken at commencement in American colleges or seminaries by one of the graduating class, usually by the leading scholar.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

bachelorette last final say good-bye adieu speech address debate pitch terminal lecture farewell recitation parting
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Antonyms

hello hey party beginning advent opening
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Hypernyms

oratory

Phrases with the word

valedictory speaker valedictory oration

Derivatives

valedictories

Examples

a valedictory address Source: Internet

valedictory praise for his uniformly manly course Source: Internet

a suitable valedictory gesture Source: Internet

As part of ceremonies lined up for her retirement, valedictory sessions have been held in her honour in some divisions of the court across the country such as Enugu, Awka, Asaba, Yenagoa, Lagos, Kano and Yola among others. Source: Internet

Addressing a gathering of fans on the valedictory of a six-day-long meet at Raghavendra Mandapam in Chennai, Rajinikanth said that his entry into politics is "definite". Source: Internet

His competence is well-established in his nearly 20 years of public service,” Roxas said in his valedictory at the DILG office in Quezon City. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

valediction valedictorian valedictorily valedictory oration valedictory speaker Valek