Synonyms for

Inaugural

Verb / ˌɪˈnɔ:gɜ:ʌl / / ˌɪˈnɔ:gjɜ:ʌl / Another word for inaugural — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the beginning or first occurrence of something

Synonyms & similar words

first inauguraladdress inauguration initiatory maiden initiative exaugural first initial opening inauguratory commencing launching beginning preliminary primary maiden proemial pioneer foundational leading starting incipient embryonic nascent germinal formative

Synonyms by register

Formal

initial first opening inceptive

Literary

dawn genesis inception

Antonyms

final concluding last terminal closing cessation

Common collocations

  • inaugural address
  • inaugural ceremony
  • inaugural flight
  • inaugural meeting
  • inaugural lecture
  • inaugural ball
  • inaugural season

Word family

noun inauguration
verb inaugurate
adverb inaugurally

Usage note

Used to describe the very first event or occasion of something, often with a sense of ceremony or importance. It is typically used in formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The inaugural speech was given by the new president.
  2. The inaugural flight took off from the airport.
  3. The inaugural concert featured famous musicians.
  4. The inaugural event marked the beginning of a new era.
  5. The inaugural meeting of the club was a success.

Quotes

  • The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln (during his inaugural address)
  • Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. - Barack Obama (during his inaugural address)
  • The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. - Franklin D. Roosevelt (during his inaugural address)

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