whole

whole

adjective

Definition of WHOLE

1

not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern <you'll need to put your whole effort into this project>

Synonyms all, concentrated, entire, exclusive, focused (also focussed), undivided

Related Words absolute, complete, full, lump, teetotal, thorough, total, unadulterated, unalloyed, unqualified, utter; comprehensive, intact, integral, perfect, unbroken

Near Antonyms deficient, fragmental, fragmentary, halfway, incomplete, partial

Antonyms diffuse, divided, scattered

2

enjoying health and vigor <whole and happy again after months of recuperation>

Synonyms able-bodied, bouncing, fit, hale, hearty, robust, sound, well, well-conditioned, whole, wholesome

Related Words hard, hardy, iron, lusty, rugged, stalwart, strong, sturdy, tough; ambulatory, nondisabled, uncrippled; active, agile, chipper, lively, sprightful, sprightly, spry, vigorous, vital; blooming, clean-cut, flourishing, flush, prospering, thriving; all right, good, right

Near Antonyms decrepit, enfeebled, feeble, infirm, run-down, sickened, sickly, weak, weakened, weakly, worn-out; challenged, crippled, debilitated, differently abled, disabled, halt, incapacitated, lame; delicate, fragile, frail; emaciated, gaunt, haggard, malnourished, undernourished; afflicted, troubled; bad, poorly

Antonyms ailing, diseased, ill, sick, unfit, unhealthy, unsound, unwell

3

not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it <the puzzle isn't quite whole, but close enough>

Synonyms compleat, comprehensive, entire, full, grand, intact, integral, perfect, plenary, total, whole

Related Words unabridged, uncut, undiminished; all-out, exhaustive, extensive, maximal; full-blooded, full-blown, full-bore, full-fledged, full-on, full-out, full-scale

Near Antonyms abbreviated, abridged, cut, diminished, reduced

Antonyms imperfect, incomplete, partial