Valedictory – serving as a farewell
(Pronounced val-uh-dik-tuh-ree)
To remember the definition of the word valedictory, use the following mnemonic:
The value of the dictator (valedictory) is zero – we must say farewell to everything he stood for.
Examples of valedictory in a sentence
Before the president leaves the White House forever, he makes a valedictory that is broadcasted on all major television networks.
Stan’s valedictory speech to his family the night before he deployed filled everyone with such love.
On the last day of school, seniors wrote a valedictory to read out to the teachers.
