Farewell meaning

What does “farewell” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“farewell” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting.

farewell

noun

  1. an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

  2. the act of departing politely

    “he disliked long farewells”

    “he took his leave”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University