goodwill

Definition

  • noun: a kind, helpful, or friendly feeling or attitude
  • noun: a kindly feeling of approval and support
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: bomfog, benthamism, christian charity

Examples

  • They allowed him to keep the extra money as a gesture of 'goodwill'.

  • a 'goodwill' ambassador on a 'goodwill' tour/mission

  • She has/feels 'goodwill' toward all her coworkers.

Movie quotes

  • (..) And sure I am, two men there are not living to whom he more adheres If it will please you to show us so much kindness and goodwill... ...as to expend your time with us a while for the supply and profit of our hope... ...your visitation shall receive such thanks as fits a king's remembrance (..)
    2015 Hamlet