adv
Uncommon
wholeheartedly
hohl-HAH-tihd-lee
Wholeheartedly (adv) means With complete sincerity and enthusiasm; without holding anything back. Example: “She wholeheartedly supported her brother's decision to change careers.”
adv
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With complete sincerity and enthusiasm; without holding anything back.
"She wholeheartedly supported her brother's decision to change careers."
"The board wholeheartedly endorsed the new strategy."
How to use wholeheartedly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFully and sincerely, with no reservations.
Common pairings
agree wholeheartedly
wholeheartedly support
wholeheartedly recommend
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more wholeheartedly
- Superlative
- most wholeheartedly
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Etymology
Formed from wholehearted plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Rhymes for wholeheartedly
wickedly
allegedly
hurriedly
decidedly
assuredly
excitedly
repeatedly
reportedly
admittedly
supposedly
undoubtedly
unexpectedly
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Frequently asked questions
What does “wholeheartedly” mean?
The word “wholeheartedly” means with complete sincerity and enthusiasm; without holding anything back. In plain terms, fully and sincerely, with no reservations.
How do you pronounce “wholeheartedly”?
“Wholeheartedly” is pronounced hohl-HAH-tihd-lee (/ˌhoʊlˈhɑɹtədli/ in IPA).
How do you use “wholeheartedly” in a sentence?
Here is “wholeheartedly” used in a sentence: “She wholeheartedly supported her brother's decision to change careers.”
What part of speech is “wholeheartedly”?
“Wholeheartedly” is an adverb.
Is “wholeheartedly” a common word?
“Wholeheartedly” is an uncommon word in modern English.
