Definition

1. Noun:

   • An expression of goodwill, kind feelings, or a desire for someone's happiness and success. It refers to the act or words of wishing someone well.

2. Adjective:

   • Characterized by or expressing goodwill and a desire for someone's success. It describes a person, group, or sentiment that is supportive and hopeful for another's benefit.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • The farewell party was filled with heartfelt well-wishing from all her colleagues.
  • He sent a card full of well-wishing for my new job.

• Adjective:

  • She gave me a well-wishing smile before I went on stage.
  • The team received well-wishing messages from fans around the world.

Advanced Usage

• The term often implies a formal, courteous, or public expression of support, sometimes contrasted with more personal or intimate forms of encouragement.
• It can be used to describe the general atmosphere of an event.
  • The conference began in an atmosphere of mutual well-wishing and professional respect.

Variants and Related Words

• Well-wisher (noun): A person who wishes you well, often used to describe supporters or fans.
  • A crowd of well-wishers gathered to see the champion.

Synonyms

• Noun: Goodwill, felicitation, congratulations, best wishes, kind regards.
• Adjective: Congratulatory, supportive, approving, favorable, benevolent.

Related Phrases

• To offer/extend one's well-wishing: A formal way to say you are expressing goodwill.
  • I would like to extend my well-wishing to the newly married couple.

Noun

1. an expression of good will from one person to another
   • much hand-shaking and well-wishing

Adjective

1. extending good wishes for success
   • his well-wishing supporters