(sa-lu-ta-to-ry) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. an opening or welcoming statement; especially one delivered at graduation exercises

Example Sentence

The principal delivered the salutatory.

Synonyms

welcoming statement; opening statement; opening oration at commencement

Antonyms

closing statement

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

salutatory
Hear It! Say It! Write It!