valedictory

/vˈælɪdˌɪktəɹˌi/

/ˌvæɫəˈdɪktɝi/

Valedictory

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

synonyms : valediction

valedictory address

valedictory oration

valedictory

[ADJECTIVE]

of or relating to an occasion or expression of farewell

of a speech expressing leave-taking

Examples

1. This was expressed wonderfully by Lord James in his valedictory report in 1972 in words which remain as relevant today.

2. When I did step down, I decided to write as a lot of deans do a valedictory.

3. I like solemn, angular, creaky words, such as straight-laced, cantankerous, pecunious, valedictory.

4. Anyone who is not familiar with his work, I encourage you to check out his valedictory address in the Financial Times from a few weeks ago from which that quote was taken.