Greeting: meaning, definitions and examples

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greeting

 

[ หˆษกriหtษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

formal

A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition.

Synonyms

hello, salutation, welcome

Examples of usage

  • He raised his hand in greeting.
  • She greeted me with a warm smile.
  • The host offered a friendly greeting to all the guests.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

An act or words that show that you are happy to see or meet someone.

Synonyms

acknowledgement, nod, salute

Examples of usage

  • They exchanged greetings before the meeting.
  • I'll give him your greetings when I see him.
Context #3 | Verb

formal

To say hello or welcome someone.

Synonyms

address, salute, welcome

Examples of usage

  • She greeted him at the door.
  • He greeted everyone with a smile.

Translations

Translations of the word "greeting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cumprimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคญเคฟเคตเคพเคฆเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช BegrรผรŸung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ salam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะฒั–ั‚ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powitanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒจๆ‹ถ (ใ‚ใ„ใ•ใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท salutation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saludo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท selam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์‚ฌ (insa)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญูŠุฉ (tahiyya)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pozdrav

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pozdrav

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ฎๅ€™ (wรจnhรฒu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pozdrav

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kveรฐja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะปะตะผะดะตััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒกแƒแƒšแƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ— (mogesalmebit)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ salam

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saludo

Etymology

The word 'greeting' originated from the Old English word 'gretan', meaning to address or welcome someone. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various forms of welcoming or acknowledging someone's presence. Greetings have been an integral part of human interaction throughout history, serving as a way to establish rapport and show respect for others.

See also: greet, greetings.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,331 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.