valedictory
valedictory — adjective
- valedictorypositive
- more valedictorycomparative
- most valedictorysuperlative
1. describing the gesture, speech, or written work that formally marks the end of s
describing the gesture, speech, or written work that formally marks the end of someone's time in a particular role, position, or stage of life, often including expressions of thanks or good wishes
The retiring CEO gave a moving valedictory speech at the annual dinner.
collocation: valedictory speech
Professor Nila's valedictory lecture touched on her students' achievements over three decades.
collocation: valedictory lecture
The newspaper published a valedictory editorial when the veteran editor retired after forty years.
Marco's valedictory message to his colleagues was filled with gratitude and memories.
Ambassador Soraya's valedictory address was attended by diplomats from twenty countries.
文法句型
valedictory + noun (speech / address / lecture / message)
用法筆記
Only used before nouns such as 'speech', 'address', 'lecture', or 'message'. It is not appropriate for casual or informal goodbyes between friends.
常見錯誤
valedictory — noun
1. a speech or written statement that someone delivers or publishes to formally mar
a speech or written statement that someone delivers or publishes to formally mark their departure from a position, institution, or stage of life, typically including thanks, reflections, and good wishes for the future
The student council president delivered a heartfelt valedictory at the graduation ceremony.
collocation: deliver a valedictory
Ambassador Dewi's valedictory was praised for its thoughtful reflections on international cooperation.
Headmaster Andrew thanked the staff and wished the graduating class success in his valedictory.
Judge Nkechi's valedictory included memories of landmark cases she had overseen.
Lara wrote a short valedictory for the company newsletter before her final day.
- farewell address
more transparent in meaning; slightly less formal
- valediction
the act of saying goodbye itself, not the speech; very rare in everyday use
- leave-taking
can refer to the act or the speech; more literary and old-fashioned
- welcome speech
given at the beginning of an event or tenure, rather than the end
文法句型
deliver / give / write a valedictory
possessive + valedictory
用法筆記
Common in academic contexts (especially graduation speeches) but also used for formal farewells in other settings, such as a retiring official's final address. The student who delivers a valedictory is called a valedictorian.