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wholeheartedly

American  
[hohl-hahr-tid-lee] / ˈhoʊlˈhɑr tɪd li /

adverb

  1. with the utmost sincerity, enthusiasm, commitment, etc..

    I still believe wholeheartedly in freedom of speech and conscience, and will continue to defend them in my new role as party leader.

Etymology

Origin of wholeheartedly

wholehearted ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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I wholeheartedly believe that the more “natural” option is indeed the best one on a biological level.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2026

Claude, which wholeheartedly entered into the spirit of the exercise, and is developing a sense of humor, gets the last word.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

These are qualities Tom Fletcher, and the entire UN system, say they wholeheartedly support.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

“We who are just a bit more than others are … willing to be deeply, wholeheartedly, and authentically ourselves.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

His message was that we must also look within ourselves and become responsible for our actions — sentiments with which I wholeheartedly agreed.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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