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wholeheartedly

American  
[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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This was something Duane wholeheartedly agreed with, as ice was at the top of his list of wonderful, beautiful things in the world.

From Literature

"But the impetus for its creation was a desire to instill fiscal discipline, and that is something we wholeheartedly endorse."

From BBC

Not when the person I trusted wholeheartedly for twelve years is being accused of something horrible.

From Literature

"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

These are qualities Tom Fletcher, and the entire UN system, say they wholeheartedly support.

From BBC

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