valedictory — relating to or expressing farewell, especially at graduation
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or expressing farewell, especially at graduation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌvæləˈdɪktəri/
Korean meaning: 작별의, 졸업식 송별 연설의
Korean pronunciation: 밸-러-딕-터-리 (강세: 딕)
Example Sentences
- The valedictorian's valedictory was so boring that even her parents fell asleep.
- After 30 years of teaching, Professor Kim prepared his valedictory lecture.
- Her valedictory tweet got more likes than her actual graduation speech.
valedictory
ADJECTIVE//ˌvæləˈdɪktəri//
relating to or expressing farewell, especially at graduation
Graduation farewell speech moment
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Her valedictory words seem contradictory, yet the benedictory blessing continues.
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Origin
From Latin 'valedictorius', derived from 'vale' (farewell) and 'dicere' (to say). The word originally referred to a formal address of farewell, particularly the speech given at the end of a school year or graduation ceremony.
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“The valedictorian's valedictory was so boring that even her parents fell asleep.”
“After 30 years of teaching, Professor Kim prepared his valedictory lecture.”
“Her valedictory tweet got more likes than her actual graduation speech.”
“The retiring CEO's valedictory message was both inspiring and emotional.”
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