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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

modif.

final, parting, terminal; see last 1.

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.