well-wishing

Definitions of well-wishing
  1. noun
    an expression of good will from one person to another
    “much hand-shaking and well-wishing”
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    type of:
    greeting, salutation
    (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
  2. adjective
    extending good wishes for success
    “his well-wishing supporters”
    synonyms:
    felicitous
    exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style
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