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- [hohl-hahr-tid]
- /ˈhoʊlˈhɑr tɪd/
- /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː.tɪd/
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- [hohl-hahr-tid]
- /ˈhoʊlˈhɑr tɪd/
Definitions of wholeheartedly word
- adjective wholeheartedly fully or completely sincere, enthusiastic, energetic, etc.; hearty; earnest: a wholehearted attempt to comply. 1
- noun wholeheartedly In a wholehearted manner; with one's whole heart; enthusiastically; without reserve. 1
- adverb wholeheartedly sincerely, enthusiastically 1
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Origin of wholeheartedly
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1830-40; whole + hearted
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Parts of speech for Wholeheartedly
noun
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preposition
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wholeheartedly popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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adverb wholeheartedly
- enthusiastically — In an enthusiastic manner.
- passionately — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
- unreservedly — not restricted; without reservation; full; entire; unqualified: unreserved approval.
- totally — wholly; entirely; completely.
- unstintingly — to be frugal; get along on a scanty allowance: Don't stint on the food. They stinted for years in order to save money.
Antonyms for wholeheartedly
adverb wholeheartedly
- grudgingly — displaying or reflecting reluctance or unwillingness: grudging acceptance of the victory of an opponent.
- coldly — having a relatively low temperature; having little or no warmth: cold water; a cold day.
- heartlessly — unfeeling; unkind; unsympathetic; harsh; cruel: heartless words; a heartless ruler.
- selfishly — devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.
- sparingly — economical (often followed by in or of).
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