valedictory
valedictory
Definition
val·e·dic·tory (val′ə dik′tər ē)
adjective
said or done at parting, by way of farewell; uttered as a valediction
Etymology: < L valedictus (see valediction) + -ory
noun pl. -·ries
a farewell speech, esp. one delivered at a graduation ceremony
valedictory
Synonyms
valedictory
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- lecture: Professor Sir Geoffrey Lloyd will deliver a valedictory lecture, entitled Is there a future for ancient science?
- speech: I looked at the valedictory speeches of Heads of two or three other schools and worried they seemed lengthy.
- address: With Judas gone, Jesus turned to the eleven remaining disciples and gave them a valedictory address, a farewell speech.
- statement: In his valedictory statement, Davies points out that no one at the Beeb has set out to mislead.
- essay: Currently there are about 27 local groups; Penny Mawdsley's valedictory essay as local groups co-ordinator portrays some of their character and variety.
- tour: A valedictory tour to the mystical Blue Lagoon with its turquoise blue waters set in black lava rocks.
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