Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

goodwill

[good-wil] / ˈgʊdˈwɪl /
NOUN
generosity
Synonyms
Antonyms


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.

See Examples For:

Once the quintessential ’90s heartthrob, Hartnett has parlayed the goodwill from his hunky idol days into something far more compelling.

From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026

Most startling of all: He has presented this property gambit, where ownership remains solely with him and his wife, as an act of goodwill.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

It has cast the release of prisoners as a gesture of goodwill and reconciliation.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

The German automaker blamed a challenging market environment, especially in China, Porsche goodwill impairment and restructuring expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Suitcase did his best to be friendly, and said that as a gesture of goodwill he had decided to withdraw all pending charges against us.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




Vocabulary lists containing goodwill


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Just like flashcards, but way more fun

Don't take our word for it. Leave the boring studying behind and join VocabTrainer today. You'll learn even faster and never look back.

Take me to Vocabulary.com