wholehearted

See also: whole-hearted

English

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Etymology

From whole +‎ hearted. First appears before 1628 in the publications of John Preston, a clergyman in the Church of England.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː(ɹ)t.əd/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Adjective

wholehearted (comparative more wholehearted, superlative most wholehearted)

  1. Showing enthusiastic and unconditional commitment; having no reservations.
    Synonyms: fullhearted, hearty, heartful; all in
    Antonyms: heartless, unhearty
    Coordinate term: halfhearted

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