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

Other Word Forms

• well-wishing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-wisher¹

First recorded in 1580–90

Related Words

• acquaintance 
• ally 
• associate 
• buddy 
• classmate 
• colleague 
• companion 
• cousin 
• partner 
• roommate