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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 is definitely awkward for Starmer, the further souring of his relationship with Trump, but it isn't definitely, wholeheartedly negative from his point of view.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

I wholeheartedly believe that the more “natural” option is indeed the best one on a biological level.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

She had just made her first communion and had given herself so wholeheartedly to the church that she thought she might like to be a nun when she grew up.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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