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inaugural

/ɪˈnɔːɡjʊrəl/noun, adjective4 syllables

Inaugural means: serving to set in motion.

Synonyms for inaugural7

noun, as in an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president)

inaugural address

noun, as in the ceremonial induction into a position

inauguration

adjective, as in serving to set in motion

initiative, initiatory, first, maiden, opening

Opposites of inaugural

exaugural

What does inaugural mean?4

adjective

1

serving to set in motion“the magazine's inaugural issue”

2

occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction“the President's inaugural address”

noun

1

an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president)

2

the ceremonial induction into a position“the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Inaugural in a sentence

  • It was the coldest inaugural day in the nation's history.Source_VOA
  • America’s first president, George Washington, gave the shortest inaugural address.Hybrid
  • His inaugural speech moved her to tears.casaniere
  • Michelle Obama dazzled in a ruby red gown at the inaugural balls Monday night.Cangarejo
  • He was invited by the President to the White House inaugural ball.Hybrid
  • There is also the popular display of inaugural gowns worn by U.S. first ladies.Hybrid

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of inaugural

as a noun

plural
inaugurals