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heartedly

American  
[hahr-tid-lee] / ˈhɑr tɪd li /

adverb

  1. in a way that shows a specified feeling, mood, personality trait, or kind of heart (usually used in combination).

    I wholeheartedly agree with your statement.

    They welcomed him warm-heartedly.

    He expressed his love most heartedly.


Etymology

Origin of heartedly

hearted ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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It’s been building for a few years, with more people openly talking about when they first watched the Chimera Ant arc in “Hunter X Hunter” or whole heartedly recommending “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.”

From Salon Dec. 23, 2023

"More than a month to reach half heartedly the conclusion the whole world reached after two days," he said on X social messaging network.

From Reuters Nov. 26, 2023

“I believe whole heartedly that trans women are women and trans men are men.”

From Washington Post Jan. 23, 2023

"We couldn't be happier, and can whole heartedly assure you Winnie is none the worse after the great escape," he said.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2022

Ctesias and Mœrocles realized their task was hopeless, and strove half heartedly.

From A Victor of Salamis by Davis, William Stearns

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