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wholehearted
adjective whole·heart·ed \ˈhōl-ˈhär-təd\
: having or showing no doubt or uncertainty about doing something, supporting someone, etc.
Full Definition of WHOLEHEARTED
1
: completely and sincerely devoted, determined, or enthusiastic <a wholehearted student of social problems>
2
: marked by complete earnest commitment : free from all reserve or hesitation <gave the proposal wholehearted approval>
— whole·heart·ed·ly adverb
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First Known Use of WHOLEHEARTED
1836
Related to WHOLEHEARTED
- Synonyms
- hearty, whole-souled
- Antonyms
- grudging, halfhearted, lukewarm, tepid
Synonym Discussion of WHOLEHEARTED
sincere, wholehearted, heartfelt, hearty, unfeigned mean genuine in feeling. sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration <a sincere apology>. wholehearted suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving <promised our wholehearted support>. heartfelt suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed <expresses our heartfelt gratitude>. hearty suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling <received a hearty welcome>. unfeigned stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense <her unfeigned delight at receiving the award>.
Rhymes with WHOLEHEARTED
WHOLEHEARTED Defined for Kids
wholehearted
adjective whole·heart·ed \ˈhōl-ˈhär-təd\
Definition of WHOLEHEARTED for Kids
: not holding back <a wholehearted effort>
— whole·heart·ed·ly adverb
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