well-wisher

[ wel-wish-er ]

noun

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

well-wisher

noun

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

Derived Forms

• ˈwell-ˌwishing, adjectivenoun

Other Words From

• well-wishing adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-wisher¹

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

Jurado tried to make her way to a podium to address the jubilant crowd, but well-wishers kept pulling her aside for selfies or just to stand in her presence.

From Los Angeles Times

In the funerary events that ensued, Mrs. Kennedy gamely planned ceremonies and received well-wishers in the public eye, showing unabated grief only in private.

From Salon

They have been inundated with well-wishers throughout their journey so far, with many people sharing touching personal stories of their experiences with dementia.

From BBC

Witnesses told AFP they saw the man in the room where well-wishers were paying their respects to the deceased.

From BBC

Nearby, Andrés Chavez, a grandson of Cesar Chavez and executive director of the National Chavez Center, greeted well-wishers.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• ally
• associate
• buddy
• classmate
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