Farewell Expressions

verb the action of departing or going away from a place

• The employee is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.
• I heard that Sarah is leaving her job next month.
• I can't believe he's leaving us hanging like this.
• Leaving behind the past, she stepped into a new chapter of her life.

noun the action of leaving or separating from someone or something

adjective serving as a farewell or final act

• The parting of ways between the two companies was amicable and mutually agreed upon.
• Their parting was a bit awkward, but they both knew it was for the best.
• Their parting was a total bummer, dude.
• The parting of the clouds brought a ray of sunshine to the gloomy day.

noun a farewell address or speech given at a graduation ceremony

adjective of or relating to a farewell address or speech

• The valedictory speech at the graduation ceremony was moving and eloquent.
• I heard that Sarah's valedictory speech was really good.
• Did you catch the valedictory address? It was lit!
• The sunset served as a valedictory to the day, painting the sky in hues of pink and orange.

noun a farewell or goodbye

• As the ceremony came to a close, the guests bid their adieus to the newlyweds.
• After the party, we all said our adieus and went our separate ways.
• We exchanged quick adieus before heading out for the night.
• The end of summer always feels like saying adieus to warm weather and lazy days.

noun a farewell or goodbye

interjection used to express farewell or goodbye

• As the evening drew to a close, the guests bid their adieux to the host and hostess.
• After the party, we all said our adieux and headed home.
• Let's bounce before we have to say our adieux.
• The end of summer felt like saying adieux to an old friend.