good wishes

NOUN

congratulations

Synonyms

STRONG

compliments felicitations hail

WEAK

best wishes give a 'hear-hear' good going good work

Antonyms

WEAK

commiseration condolences criticism

NOUN

greeting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hello nod ovation reception salute

STRONG

accosting acknowledgment address aloha ciao compliments hail heralding hi highball how-do-you-do howdy note notice regards respects rumble salaam salutation testimonial

WEAK

best wishes card compellation high-five letter speaking to ushering in what's happening

Antonyms

STRONG

heedlessness ignorance neglect

WEAK

farewell goodbye

NOUN

regards

Synonyms

STRONG

commendations compliments deference devoirs greeting love remembrances respects salutation salutations

WEAK

love and kisses

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Anniversary celebrations usually involve a combination of congratulations, good wishes, and a few words of reflection and thanks.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

They'll travel, of course, with all the good wishes of their friends across the water.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2025

Friends arrive bearing good wishes and, in Funderburk’s case, hash browns.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024

The tabloids are for the moment chastened into delivering bended-knee good wishes in large type.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2024

As we passed Mr. Barley’s door, he was heard hoarsely muttering within, in a strain that rose and fell like wind, the following Refrain, in which I substitute good wishes for something quite the reverse:—

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

good wishes

Example Sentences

Related Words