Valedictory

/ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/
adjective

Related to saying goodbye or marking the end of something.

He gave a valedictory speech during the graduation ceremony.
Visual representation of "valedictory" - Related to saying goodbye or marking the end of something

Often appears as...

  • valedictory speech
  • valedictory address

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Formal

Academic

noun

A saying goodbye speech, usually given at the end of academic period.

As the head of the class, she was chosen to give the valedictory at graduation.
Visual representation of "valedictory" - A saying goodbye speech, usually given at the end of academic period

Often appears as...

  • deliver a valedictory
  • give a valedictory

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

adjective

Related to saying goodbye or marking the end of something.

He gave a valedictory speech during the graduation ceremony.
Visual representation of "valedictory" - Related to saying goodbye or marking the end of something

Often appears as...

  • valedictory speech
  • valedictory address

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

noun

A saying goodbye speech, usually given at the end of academic period.

As the head of the class, she was chosen to give the valedictory at graduation.
Visual representation of "valedictory" - A saying goodbye speech, usually given at the end of academic period

Often appears as...

  • deliver a valedictory
  • give a valedictory

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

Definition 1 of 2
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Academic Emphasis

Usually used in educational settings like schools and colleges.

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The professor's valedictory lecture was emotional for the graduating students.
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Closing Events

Often associated with events that formally conclude something.

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The conference ended with a valedictory dinner.
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Finality

Implies a sense of finality and closure, not just any farewell.

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The director's valedictory remarks signaled the end of her tenure.
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Academic Emphasis

Usually used in educational settings like schools and colleges.

Illustration for Academic Emphasis
The professor's valedictory lecture was emotional for the graduating students.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Closing Events

Often associated with events that formally conclude something.

Illustration for Closing Events
The conference ended with a valedictory dinner.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Finality

Implies a sense of finality and closure, not just any farewell.

Illustration for Finality
The director's valedictory remarks signaled the end of her tenure.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Academic Emphasis

Usually used in educational settings like schools and colleges.

Illustration for Academic Emphasis
The professor's valedictory lecture was emotional for the graduating students.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Closing Events

Often associated with events that formally conclude something.

Illustration for Closing Events
The conference ended with a valedictory dinner.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Finality

Implies a sense of finality and closure, not just any farewell.

Illustration for Finality
The director's valedictory remarks signaled the end of her tenure.
Visual representation of the word "Valedictory"

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