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well-wisher

[ wel-wish-er ]

/ ˈwɛlˌwɪʃ ər /

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noun

a person who wishes well to another person, a cause, etc.

Origin of well-wisher

First recorded in 1580–90

OTHER WORDS FROM well-wisher

well-wish·ing, adjective, noun

Words nearby well-wisher

well-turned, well-understood, well-upholstered, well-used, well-versed, well-wisher, well-woman, well-wooded, well-worn, well-written, well-wrought

Example sentences from the Web for well-wishing

People cheered him and he wore a wide smile, shaking hands and enjoying the well-wishing crowd.

Wedding Kicks Off! |Chris Wilson |July 30, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
They were blue eyes, clear and soft, and with something kind and well-wishing in their look.

The Mystery of Murray Davenport |Robert Neilson Stephens
A god might be conceived of as an amiable and well-wishing father, foolishly indulgent toward his children.

Understanding the Scriptures |Francis McConnell
I felt that in the midst of my family, in the midst of well-wishing hearts, I was lonely.

Hania |Henryk Sienkiewicz

Again she vowed her belief to the God who would send one sign of his well-wishing toward her.

Country Neighbors |Alice Brown
My well-wishing friends here sent me a little money, which came to hand, shortly after I saw you.

Lost Lenore |Charles Beach

British Dictionary definitions for well-wishing

well-wisher

noun

a person who shows benevolence or sympathy towards a person, cause, etc

Derived forms of well-wisher

well-wishing, adjective, noun