ciao
9 synonyms for ciao, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Intj — An informal greeting or farewell, meaning both "hello" and "goodbye".
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian ciao, originally from a Venetian phrase meaning "your servant" — related to the word "slave".
Full origin of ciao →Frequently asked questions
What does “ciao” mean?
The word “ciao” means an informal greeting or farewell, meaning both "hello" and "goodbye". In plain terms, a casual Italian word for both hello and goodbye, widely used in English too.
How do you pronounce “ciao”?
“Ciao” is pronounced chow (/t͡ʃaʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ciao” in a sentence?
Here is “ciao” used in a sentence: “Ciao! See you tomorrow.”
What part of speech is “ciao”?
“Ciao” is an intj.
Where does the word “ciao” come from?
The word “ciao” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian ciao, originally from a Venetian phrase meaning "your servant" — related to the word "slave".
