salutatory
pertaining to or of the nature of a salutation.
a welcoming address, especially one given at the beginning of commencement exercises in some U.S. high schools and colleges by the salutatorian.
Origin of salutatory
1Other words from salutatory
- sa·lu·ta·to·ri·ly, adverb
- un·sa·lu·ta·to·ry, adjective
Words Nearby salutatory
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How to use salutatory in a sentence
From their natural tendency, it is certain there will always be enough of that spirit for every salutatory purpose.
Key-Notes of American Liberty | VariousThe worthy man bowed, bestowed a salutatory roll of his eyes on Mr. Stuyvesant, and stood deferentially waiting.
The Sword of Damocles | Anna Katharine GreenThe salutatory of the Dial, dated 1840, stated the case against the national mugginess clearly.
A Book of Prefaces | H. L. MenckenHowever she received Gibson's salutatory remark she gave no hint of her feeling in the tone of her voice.
Spring Street | James H. RichardsonJust what was the decisive consideration, he reveals in his salutatory address in the Liberator.
William Lloyd Garrison | Archibald H. Grimke
British Dictionary definitions for salutatory
/ (səˈluːtətərɪ, -trɪ) /
of, relating to, or resembling a salutation
Derived forms of salutatory
- salutatorily, adverb
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