Adieu (Noun)
Meaning
A farewell remark; "they said their good-byes".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- They shared a heartfelt adieu, and then the lovers went their separate ways.
- After exchanging fond farewells, they made their final adieu to each other at the train station.
- At the close of the concert, the pianist stood up and addressed the audience with a polite adieu.
- In a burst of dramatic flair, she bade adieu to the company with a flourish of her velvet cloak.
- In those early years of loss and parting, I became far too accustomed to murmuring hasty adieus to dear friends departing forever.
Synonyms
- Good-bye
- Good-by
- Auf Wiedersehen
- Adios
- So Long
- Bye
- Sayonara
- Cheerio
- Goodby
- Bye-bye
- Arrivederci
- Goodbye
- Au Revoir
- Good Day