Synonyms for

Adieu

Verb / ʌˈdu: / Another word for adieu — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a French word used to say goodbye

Synonyms & similar words

aurevoir aufwiedersehen goodby arrivederci goodday sayonara byebye goodbye cheerio solong bye adios farewell goodbye bye-bye cheerio adios ciao later toodle-oo ta-ta sayonara Godspeed parting leave-taking valediction

Example sentences

  1. I have to say adieu to my friends today.
  2. When I leave the party, I will say adieu to everyone.
  3. She whispered adieu to her family and left the house.
  4. Adieu to my old job, and hello to my new career!
  5. The movie ended, and everyone said adieu to the characters.

Quotes

  • Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say goodnight till it be morrow. - William Shakespeare
  • Adieu, adieu! parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say good night till it be morrow. - William Shakespeare
  • The two most joyous times of the year are Christmas morning and the end of school. - Alice Cooper

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