salutatory
1 of 2adjective
sa·lu·ta·to·ry sə-ˈlü-tə-ˌtȯr-ē 
: of or relating to a salutation : expressing or containing a welcome or greeting
salutatory
2 of 2noun
plural salutatories
: an address or statement of welcome or greeting
Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1702, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1779, in the meaning defined above
salutatories
noun
as in keynote addresses
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- keynote addresses
- keynote speeches
- lectures
- eulogies
- panegyrics
- tributes
- sermons
- tirades
- homilies
- rants
- monologues
- soliloquies
- addresses
- diatribes
- monologs
- speeches
- presentations
- declamations
- perorations
- orations
- talks
- pitches
- harangues
- spiels