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wholehearted

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

adjective

  1. fully or completely sincere, enthusiastic, energetic, etc.; hearty; earnest.

    a wholehearted attempt to comply.


wholehearted British  
/ ˌhəʊlˈhɑːtɪd /

adjective

  1. done, acted, given, etc, with total sincerity, enthusiasm, or commitment

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Other Word Forms

  • wholeheartedly adverb
  • wholeheartedness noun

Etymology

Origin of wholehearted

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; whole + hearted

Example Sentences

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"They have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation," said King Charles about the police inquiry, after the arrest of his brother.

From BBC

“In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and cooperation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.”

From Salon

Where he wrote of his "deepest concern" about "Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office", the authorities, he said, "have our full and wholehearted support and cooperation".

From BBC

King Charles III expressed his “deepest concerns” over the arrest of his younger brother, promising his family’s “full and wholehearted support and co-operation.”

From Salon

King Charles III said the "law must take its course" in response to Andrew's arrest, and that the police has his "full and wholehearted support and co-operation".

From BBC