valedictory meaning

valedictory as an adjective

1. of or relating to an occasion or expression of farewell
   • a valedictory address
   • valedictory praise for his uniformly manly course
   • a suitable valedictory gesture

   Related forms: valediction

2. of a speech expressing leave-taking
   • a valedictory address

   Similar: exaugural

valedictory as a noun

1. a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class)

   Synonyms: valediction, valedictory address, valedictory oration

   Type of: oratory

How to pronounce valedictory

valedictory is pronounced /ˌvæləˈdɪktɚi/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with valedictory

• victory
• contradictory