heart-whole
Americanadjective
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not in love.
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wholehearted; sincere.
adjective
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not in love
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sincere
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stout-hearted
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of heart-whole
First recorded in 1425–75; heart ( def. ) + whole ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Annie Laurie" tittered at fatuous length: "Prince George?dear me . . . young and good looking, and heart whole and fancy free.
From Time Magazine Archive
You should have to make someone’s heart whole; that was a much better test.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
But we were all innocent in the ways of flirtations and, with the exception of Milly, heart whole and fancy free, and it was really a difficult thing to conjure up imaginary lovers—for the occasion.
From Witch Winnie's Mystery, or The Old Oak Cabinet The Story of a King's Daughter by Champney, Elizabeth W. (Elizabeth Williams)
"Because I might not have been heart whole, as I am now."
From The Spinster Book by Reed, Myrtle
You are the only one who has always, always been kind to me," she continued, "and I'd give all there is of me to come to you, heart whole, as your wife.
From Katrine by Lane, Elinor Macartney
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