Parting (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of departing politely; "he disliked long farewells"; "he took his leave"; "parting is such sweet sorrow".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The guests made their parting from the party, thanking the host for the evening.
- The couple's parting was a tearful one, as they would be apart for several months.
- After a warm parting, the friends promised to stay in touch.
- The family's parting from their beloved pet was a difficult one to bear.
- The poet's famous line "parting is such sweet sorrow" captures the bittersweet nature of goodbye.