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Definition of wholehearted

wholehearted

/ˌhoʊlˈhɑːr.tɪd/
whole · heart · ed
Adverb:wholeheartedly
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• adjective

1

Showing or characterized by complete sincerity, enthusiasm, and commitment, without any doubt or reservation.

Example

"The community gave its wholehearted support to the new literacy initiative at the local library."

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• Rhymes for wholehearted

• Nearby Words

whole life insurance
wholefood
wholegrain
wholehearted
wholeheartedly
wholeheartedness
wholemeal

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-19th century, this compound combines the roots 'whole' and 'heart' with the adjectival suffix '-ed', drawing on the long-standing English idiom 'with one's whole heart' to express undivided sincerity.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wholehearted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wholehearted
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