whole-souled
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of whole-souled
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
Example Sentences
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Written with that fresh-cheeked, whole-souled enthusiasm that characterized the late Louisa M. Alcott's Little Women, the book goes through the motions of a serious novel but never strikes solid ground.
From Time Magazine Archive
Weidman has turned his whole-souled heel into a halfhearted villain, poured sentimental goo over the satire, and given Harry a last-scene redemptive delousing unmatched since the Hays office took in ethical cleansing.
From Time Magazine Archive
Earl Mitchell is particularly convincing as the deep-dyed villain and whole-souled performances are contributed by John Ferguson, Helene Dumas, Ella Houghton.
From Time Magazine Archive
In whole-souled American fashion, the broadcasters plunged in all the way.
From Time Magazine Archive
Earnest and untiring industry was one of the essential elements of his great proficiency; employment was to him the life of life, and whatsoever his hand found to do, was done with a whole-souled energy.
From Olive Leaves Or, Sketches of Character by Sigourney, L. H. (Lydia Howard)
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