congé

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of CONGÉ

an expression of good wishes at parting <with an elaborately ceremonious congé, the ambassador took his leave>

Synonyms adieu, au revoir, ave, bon voyage, congé (also congee), farewell, Godspeed

Related Words leave-taking, send-off

Near Antonyms greeting(s), salutation, salute; welcome

Antonyms hello

congé also congee

What made you want to look up congé? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears