wholehearted

American  

[hohl-hahr-tid] / ˈhoʊlˈhɑr tɪd /

adjective

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

   a wholehearted attempt to comply.

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wholehearted British  

/ ˌhəʊlˈhɑːtɪd /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

• wholeheartedly adverb
• wholeheartedness noun

Etymology

Origin of wholehearted

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

Example Sentences

"I'd like to... offer my wholehearted support to his decision. Family must come first," Murray added.

From BBC

“Her visits to the nursery, her thoughtful conversations, and her wholehearted engagement brought laughter and insight into every interaction.”

From Los Angeles Times

As director general, he's insistent and wholehearted in his defence of the BBC and his role leading that.

From BBC

They can use these monies to finance costly and protracted campaigns in many different businesses, hiring dedicated workers who will give their wholehearted attention to the difficult, time-consuming work of organizing.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s no side-eye, no resentment, no “Yankee go home” — just genuine, wholehearted gratitude.

From Salon