goodbye
What departures require
Goodbye is a parting word, said when leaving or ending a conversation: Goodbye, see you tomorrow.
It can be permanent or casual depending on context.
The noun refers to an act of parting: We said our goodbyes at the airport.
To kiss something goodbye is to accept its loss: You can kiss that deposit goodbye.
Spanish parting word
- au revoirFrench parting phrase
- sayonaraJapanese term for goodbye
- ciaoItalian dual-purpose salutation
- shalomHebrew word for peace
arrivederci · auf Wiedersehen · cheerio · bon voyage · so long · toodle-oo · fare thee well · adieu
Deep emotional distress
- sorrowDeep emotional distress
- griefIntense sorrow from loss
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
- melancholySubdued, lasting sadness
bittersweet · yearning · loss · mourning · tearful · longing · hugs · memories
Act of saying goodbye
- exitWay to leave
- send-offFarewell gathering or party
- embarkationBeginning a voyage
- voyageJourney by sea
journey · flight · relocation · evacuation · withdrawal · setting off · going away · moving on
State of conclusive completion
- conclusionEnd or deduction
- endingFinal portion of something
- completionAct of finishing
- last chapterConcluding portion of text
final words · wrapping up · settling · moving forward · letting go · acceptance · resolution · final farewell
Departure blessing for journeys
- best wishesFriendly parting expression
- take careParting expression of concern
- keep in touchMaintain ongoing communication
- until next timeTemporary goodbye phrase
happy trails · all the best · parting words · blessings · fond farewell · warm regards
adios
Spanish parting word
shalom · arrivederci · auf Wiedersehen · cheerio · bon voyage · so long · toodle-oo · fare thee well · adieu · hasta la vista
heartache
Deep emotional distress
melancholy · bittersweet · yearning · loss · mourning · tearful · longing · hugs · memories · separation
leavetaking
Act of saying goodbye
- exitWay to leave
- send-offFarewell gathering or party
- embarkationBeginning a voyage
voyage · journey · flight · relocation · evacuation · withdrawal · setting off · going away · moving on · leaving home
finality
State of conclusive completion
- conclusionEnd or deduction
- endingFinal portion of something
- completionAct of finishing
last chapter · final words · wrapping up · settling · moving forward · letting go · acceptance · resolution · final farewell · signing off
safe travels
Departure blessing for journeys
- best wishesFriendly parting expression
- take careParting expression of concern
- keep in touchMaintain ongoing communication
until next time · happy trails · all the best · parting words · blessings · fond farewell · warm regards
- social interactiongreeting, hello, hi, sorry, thank you
- Common Phraseshello, thank you, please, sorry, excuse me
- Pleasantriesplease, thank you, thanks, sorry, excuse me
- social interactionshello, talk, nod, chat, conversation
- courtesiesplease, thank you, thanks, sorry, excuse me
- declarationsdeclaration, declarations, proclamation, proclamations, announcement
goodbyewelcome
Hospitable greeting offered
come in · here you are · arrival · reunion · homecoming
- say goodbyeExpress final departure
- saying goodbyeAct of parting words
- wave goodbyeGesture signaling departure
- waving goodbyeGesture of parting
- said goodbyeExpressed a farewell
- kiss goodbyeAccept as lost