salutatory
/səˈluː.təˌtɔːr.i/
adjective
- Relating to or expressing a greeting or welcome.
- She offered a salutatory wave to the crowd as she stepped onto the stage.
- The letter began with a salutatory paragraph before discussing business matters.
- The president's salutatory address opened the conference.
Antonyms
noun
- A speech or address of welcome, especially at a graduation ceremony, given by the salutatorian.
- He practiced his salutatory for weeks to make sure it was perfect.
- The audience applauded the salutatory, which praised the school's community.
- The salutatory was delivered by the second-ranked student in the class.