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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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"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

We wholeheartedly share the goal of preventing deforestation.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We who are just a bit more than others are … willing to be deeply, wholeheartedly, and authentically ourselves.”

From Los Angeles Times

The industry can adopt mirror voting more wholeheartedly, or policymakers could continue to take action through regulation and litigation.

From The Wall Street Journal

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