Synonyms of well-wisher

well-wisher

noun

as in devotee

someone who wants another person to be happy, successful, etc.

Dozens of well-wishers gathered to say goodbye to him.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• devotee
• fan
• friend
• supporter
• lover
• patron
• disciple
• collector
• enthusiast
• admirer
• fanatic
• follower
• booster
• maniac
• aficionado
• rooter
• partisan
• fiend
• fool
• addict
• hound
• habitue
• junkie
• sucker
• buff
• connoisseur
• groupie
• junky
• freak
• fancier
• bug
• expert
• nut
• amateur
• votary
• mavin
• dilettante
• afficionado
• habitué
• authority
• adherent
• maven
• proponent
• apostle
• head
• promoter
• cultist
• advocate
• champion
• exponent
• zealot
• evangelist
• backer
• hanger-on
• partizan
• convert
• faddist

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• critic
• detractor
• belittler
• carper
• nonadmirer
• nonfan

Examples of well-wisher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While visiting the Birtley Community Pool on Oct. 3, the day after the match, Prince William greeted a crowd of well-wishers. —Janine Henni, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024

Carl Philip and Sofia thanked the well-wishers who welcomed them in a recap post on social media, and made their first statement about the baby on the way. —Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024

Nearby, Andrés Chavez, a grandson of Cesar Chavez and executive director of the National Chavez Center, greeted well-wishers. —Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024

When a well-wisher near Habba hollered out, Trump heard the voice and asked to speak to his fan. —Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024