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Meaning of hailing
The primary meaning of the word "hailing" is to greet or acclaim someone or something enthusiastically.
Etymology of hailing
The word "hailing" comes from the Old English word "hail", which meant "health" or "good health", and was used as a greeting.
The word has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word "hailiz", which was also the source of the Modern English word "hale", meaning "healthy" or "whole".
Over time, the word "hailing" evolved to include a range of meanings related to greeting, acclaim, and direction.
Synonyms
greeting
welcoming
acclaiming
cheering
applauding
saluting
waving
beckoning
summoning
calling
shouting
yelling
crying
invoking
evoking
conjuring
mustering
gathering
rallying
mobilizing
convoking
citing
referencing
quoting
addressing
naming
designating
identifying
recognizing
acknowledging
noticing
perceiving
discerning
detecting
sensing
feeling
intuiting
Definitions
- To greet or acclaim someone or something enthusiastically, typically with a loud voice or a gesture.
- * To call out to someone or something, typically to attract attention or to express a greeting.
- * To come from a particular place or direction, typically in relation to weather or a vehicle.
Usage Examples
- The crowd was hailing the rock star as he took the stage.
- * The taxi driver was hailing a passenger on the street.
- * The storm was hailing from the east, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
Antonyms
ignoring
disregarding
neglecting
overlooking
dismissing
rejecting
refusing
denying
renouncing
abandoning
fleeing
escaping
avoiding
shunning
spurning
repelling
repulsing
deterring
discouraging
dismissing
rejecting