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wholeheartedly

/ˌhoʊlˈhɑːr.tɪd.li/
whole · heart · ed · ly
Adjective:wholehearted
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• adverb

1

With complete sincerity, enthusiasm, and commitment; without any doubt or reservation.

Example

"The committee wholeheartedly endorsed the proposal to expand the community library."

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wholefood
wholegrain
wholehearted
wholeheartedly
wholeheartedness
wholemeal
wholeness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to 'wholehearted', a compound modeled on older biblical expressions meaning 'with all one's heart'. Both component roots trace back to Old English 'hāl' (entire, unhurt) and 'heorte' (heart).

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