whole-souled
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of whole-souled
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
Example Sentences
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Howls rent the air, but these were largely for effect, for Bridget had a whole-souled way with her in administering punishment, which left no lasting resentment in the objects of her discipline.
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Like all the irrigated regions, Wenatchee is a place of pleasant homes, good schools and social advantages, and all the accompaniments of the finest type of genuine, whole-souled, ambitious Americanism.
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It was not a rich copy, but it was a whole-souled, generous old fashioned volume, full of the old Knights daintiest bits of melody.
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An enthusiast, he fairly worshiped his expert whole-souled captain, and counted it an honor to do anything for him.
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He wasn't hearty and whole-souled, and yet he wasn't an out-and-out rascal; he wasn't a leader, and yet he wasn't follower either.
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