well-wishing
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Definition
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.
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
- an expression of good will from one person to another
- much hand-shaking and well-wishing
Adjective
- extending good wishes for success
- his well-wishing supporters