Is there any one word in English that means a "good wish" or "well wishing thought"?
For example, "It's a good wish/well wishing thought, and I hope it comes true."
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Sign up to join this communityIs there any one word in English that means a "good wish" or "well wishing thought"?
For example, "It's a good wish/well wishing thought, and I hope it comes true."
felicitation, or felicitations
usually plural
1.The act of expressing joy or acknowledgment, as for the achievement or good fortune of another.
American Heritage DictionaryFelicitations
Words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion. ‘it is my honour to extend the felicitations of the president of France to you’
Oxford Living Dictionary
You could use 'well-meaning', 'well-wished' or 'well-intentioned'.
"That's a well-meaning thought, and I hope it comes true."
How about goodwill?
Merriam-Webster defines
kindly feeling of approval and support : benevolent interest or concern
people of goodwill
Godspeed is nice, especially if the person you're talking to is about to begin a journey.