whole-souled

[ hohl-sohld ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

And looking at him as though reading his thoughts, Andries Botma, the Transvaal delegate, was filled with a whole-souled elation.

But the letter was whole-souled, like Mrs. Manners, and breathed the affection she had always had for me.

Augustus replied with such whole-souled heartiness that the child beamed upon him and boldly held out her hand for the pen.

He can be a whole-souled sportsman with the poorest equipment, or a mean "trout-hog" with the most elaborate.

The whole-souled admiration in the Captain's voice made the housekeeper blush like a girl.

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