Definition

Noun: A person who expresses good wishes, support, or hopes for another person's happiness and success. A well-wisher is someone who shares positive feelings and desires favorable outcomes for someone else.

Usage

A "well-wisher" is used to describe a supportive person, often in the context of public events, personal milestones, or challenging times. It refers to someone who offers encouragement without necessarily being a close friend or family member. - The term is commonly used in the plural form "well-wishers." - It often appears in news reports or narratives describing crowds of supportive people.

Examples

• The president thanked the crowd of well-wishers who had gathered outside the hospital.
• She was comforted by the cards and messages from well-wishers after her announcement.
• The team's well-wishers hoped they would win the championship.

Advanced Usage

• "To be surrounded by well-wishers": To have many people offering support and good wishes.
  • After the performance, the singer was surrounded by adoring well-wishers.
• Used in formal or journalistic contexts to describe public support.

Variants and Related Words

• Well-wishing (noun): The act of expressing good wishes.
  • We appreciate your well-wishing during this time.

Synonyms

• Supporter: A person who approves of and encourages someone or something.
• Sympathizer: A person who agrees with or supports a sentiment, opinion, or ideology.
• Admirer: A person who regards someone with respect and warm approval.

Antonyms

• Detractor: A person who disparages someone or something.
• Adversary: One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

Related Phrases

• Messages from well-wishers: A common phrase referring to cards, emails, or social media posts containing supportive messages.
  • The family was overwhelmed by the messages from well-wishers.

Noun

1. someone who shares your feelings or opinions and hopes that you will be successful