Synonyms of farewell

farewell 1 of 2

adjective

ˈfer-ˌwel 

as in final

given, taken, or performed at parting

the singer's farewell tour seemed to last almost as long as her entire career

Synonyms & Similar Words

• final
• last
• valedictory
• parting
• concluding
• closing
• leaving
• departing
• ultimate

farewell

2 of 2

noun

fer-ˈwel 

1

as in ave

an expression of good wishes at parting

the exchange student and her host family said their tearful farewells, promising to keep in touch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ave
• good-bye
• Godspeed
• bon voyage
• adieu
• congé
• send-off
• au revoir
• leave-taking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• salute
• salutation
• welcome
• hello
• greeting(s)

2

as in departure

the act of leaving a place

before making his final farewell, the company president personally spoke to as many employees as he could

Synonyms & Similar Words

• departure
• departing
• leave
• parting
• evacuation
• exodus
• going
• exiting
• withdrawal
• flight
• quitting
• exit
• retirement
• leave-taking
• decampment
• decamping
• walking out
• lighting out
• emigration
• retreat
• outgo
• abandonment
• embarkation
• diaspora
• disembarkation
• egress
• relinquishment
• running away
• embarkment
• forsaking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• arrival
• appearance
• coming
• approach
• advent
• entrance
• ingress

3

as in parting

the act or process of two or more persons going off in different directions

our farewell was rushed, and we didn't say all that we wanted to before heading off to colleges at opposite ends of the country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• departure
• parting
• flight
• leaving
• separation
• leave-taking
• exodus
• exit
• withdrawal
• exiting
• quitting
• going
• egress
• abandonment
• desertion
• running away
• decampment
• forsaking
• decamping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reunion
• arrival
• welcome
• greeting
• meeting
• joining
• gathering
• salutation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of farewell

Adjective

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert cleaned up for its farewell season, winning for writing, shortform comedy, picture editing, technical direction and camerawork, and lighting design. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

The story follows a Cantonese opera performer in his 70s staging one final show as a farewell gesture of love for his terminally ill wife. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Noun

On Tuesday, the 39-year-old Messi is set to bid farewell to international soccer after 21 years, 125 goals, two Copa América titles and a World Cup championship. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

On the one hand, Ravana’s defeat is celebrated with jubilation; on the other, the goddess Durga’s departure is marked by a somber farewell. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026