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View synonyms for wholehearted

wholehearted

[ hohl-hahr-tid ]

adjective

  1. fully or completely sincere, enthusiastic, energetic, etc.; hearty; earnest:

    a wholehearted attempt to comply.



wholehearted

/ ˌhəʊlˈhɑːtɪd /

adjective

  1. done, acted, given, etc, with total sincerity, enthusiasm, or commitment


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Derived Forms

  • ˌwholeˈheartedly, adverb
  • ˌwholeˈheartedness, noun

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Other Words From

  • whole·heart·ed·ly adverb
  • whole·heart·ed·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of wholehearted1

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; whole + hearted

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Example Sentences

Among his blessed traits was an ability to laugh, with wholehearted pleasure, at himself.

I have to say I'm in wholehearted agreement with David Frum on this one.

The Christian is a citizen of Heaven, and is subject to its law, which is universal, wholehearted love.

Mutual support at critical moments was ensured by the wholehearted co-operation of commanders of all units, great and small.

He had written much at times in various papers with a wholehearted wish to purify and advance art.

"And I am not the most charming girl in the school," Helen replied in her eager, wholehearted fashion.

Just imagine: real passionate love, wholehearted love, as the only solution for the sorrows of life, and at such a time!

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