valedictory address
Noun: A formal farewell speech, particularly one delivered at a graduation ceremony by a top-ranking student from the graduating class. It serves as a formal goodbye on behalf of the class to the school, faculty, and fellow students.
The term is used specifically in the context of academic ceremonies. It refers to the final, formal speech given at a commencement event. - The valedictory address is a tradition at many high school and university graduations. - She was honored to be chosen to deliver the valedictory address.
- After four years of hard work, Maria was selected to give the valedictory address at her university's commencement.
- His valedictory address was both humorous and poignant, reflecting on the class's shared experiences.
- The valedictory address traditionally expresses gratitude and looks forward to the future.
- To deliver a valedictory address: This is the standard phrase for giving the speech.
- The valedictorian will deliver the valedictory address at 3 p.m.
- The speech itself can be referred to metonymically.
- Her words during the valedictory address moved the entire audience.
- Valedictory (Adjective): Of or relating to a farewell. Can describe the speech itself or the occasion.
- The ceremony concluded with the valedictory remarks.
- Valedictorian (Noun): The student, typically with the highest academic rank, who delivers the valedictory address.
- As valedictorian, his primary duty was to write the valedictory address.
- Farewell speech: A more general term for a parting address.
- Commencement address: Note: This can be synonymous but often refers to a speech given by a guest speaker, not necessarily a student.
- Parting words: A less formal term for final remarks.
- To give one's valedictory: A slightly more formal or literary way to say "to deliver a valedictory address."
- The senior prepared to give his valedictory.
The valedictory address is distinct from a salutatory address, which is a speech of welcome, typically given by the student ranked second in the class (the salutatorian). The valedictory is the final student speech of the ceremony.
- a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class)