well-wishing

Sending good thoughts

Well-wishing is the expression of hope for someone's happiness, health, or success.

A well-wisher is someone who offers such sentiments: The bride and groom greeted a crowd of well-wishers.

The adjective well-wishing describes the sentiment itself: a well-wishing note, well-wishing friends.

sentiment

goodwill

Kindly, generous spirit

regards · compliments · salutations · greetings · best wishes · kind words · fond wishes · heartfelt wishes · good thoughts · happy thoughts

expressions

bon voyage

Traveler's send-off phrase

break a leg · many happy returns · safe travels · happy birthday · congratulations · farewell · cheers · toast · blessing · benediction

occasions

birthday

Annual date of origin

new year · holiday · anniversary · promotion · farewell · bon voyage · recovery · childbirth · housewarming · engagement

benevolence

kindness

Considerate, caring disposition

goodwill · thoughtfulness · caring · affection · sincerity · tenderness · cordiality · friendliness · graciousness · neighborliness

encouragement

support

To uphold or sustain

cheer · boost · heartening · motivation · hope · optimism · empowerment · affirmation · comfort · strengthening

Categories
Opposites
intent toward others

well-wishingcursing

Using profane language

malediction · malevolence · imprecation · ill will · malice

Family

well, wish, wishing, wished, wishful, well-wisher, wisher, wishers, wishfulness

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G