Good wishes: meaning, definitions and examples

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good wishes

 

[ ɡʊd ˈwɪʃɪz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

positive emotions

Positive thoughts or desires for someone's well-being or success.

Synonyms

best regards, blessings, positive vibes

Examples of usage

  • I send you my good wishes for your upcoming job interview.
  • Her good wishes helped me stay positive during a difficult time.
Context #2 | Noun

greetings

Expressions of hope for someone's happiness or success.

Synonyms

congratulations, greetings, well-wishes

Examples of usage

  • He greeted her with good wishes for her birthday.
  • The card was filled with warm good wishes for the holiday season.

Translations

Translations of the word "good wishes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bons desejos

🇮🇳 शुभकामनाएं

🇩🇪 gute Wünsche

🇮🇩 harapan baik

🇺🇦 добрі побажання

🇵🇱 dobre życzenia

🇯🇵 良い願い

🇫🇷 bons vœux

🇪🇸 buenos deseos

🇹🇷 iyi dilekler

🇰🇷 좋은 소망

🇸🇦 أطيب التمنيات

🇨🇿 dobrá přání

🇸🇰 dobré želania

🇨🇳 美好的祝愿

🇸🇮 dobre želje

🇮🇸 góðar óskir

🇰🇿 жақсы тілектер

🇬🇪 კეთილი სურვილები

🇦🇿 yaxşı arzular

🇲🇽 buenos deseos

Word origin

The phrase 'good wishes' originated from the idea of sending positive thoughts and desires to others. It has been used for centuries as a way to express care, support, and hope for someone's well-being or success. The concept of wishing someone 'good' can be traced back to ancient traditions of blessings and well-wishes. Over time, 'good wishes' has become a common phrase used in various cultures to convey positive intentions and greetings.