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greeting

DEFINITIONS OF: greeting

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n (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

Synonyms:
salutation
Types:
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well-wishing
an expression of good will from one person to another
compliments, regard, wish
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
reception, response
the manner in which something is greeted
hail
enthusiastic greeting
kiss of peace, pax
(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
welcome
a greeting or reception
salute
an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
hello, hi, how-do-you-do, howdy, hullo
an expression of greeting
good morning, morning
a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
afternoon, good afternoon
a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
military greeting, salute
a formal military gesture of respect
calling card, card, visiting card
a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited
cordial reception, hospitality
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
inhospitality
unkind and inconsiderate welcome
glad hand
a warm welcome; may be insincere
Type of:
acknowledgement, acknowledgment
a statement acknowledging something or someone
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