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wholeheartedly

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[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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Today the nations such as China that embraced population control most wholeheartedly are now worried about a birth dearth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2026

Heughan: We were both quite green when we were thrust into it and engaged wholeheartedly.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

"Always full of ideas and never without a bright smile, Gilbert approached every challenge wholeheartedly, whether in camp or out in the field."

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Henry spoke with a happy pride, rejoicing wholeheartedly in the achievement, as though it had been his own.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley

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