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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times

Claude, which wholeheartedly entered into the spirit of the exercise, and is developing a sense of humor, gets the last word.

From The Wall Street Journal

Assistant Ch Con Joanne Hall from Avon and Somerset Police has said the force "wholeheartedly recognises" the impact Jack's disappearance continues to have on his loved ones.

From BBC

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

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