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whole–souled

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adjective \ˈhōl-ˈsōld\

Definition of whole–souled

  1. :  moved by ardent enthusiasm or single-minded devotion :  wholehearted

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First Known Use of whole–souled

1821

whole–souled Synonyms

Synonyms
wholehearted, whole-souled
Antonyms
grudging, halfhearted, lukewarm, tepid
Related Words
single-minded; ardent, avid, eager, enthusiastic, excited, exuberant, fervent, gung ho, impassioned, keen, mettlesome, passionate, raring, vehement, warm, zealous; animated, energetic, lively, spirited, vigorous; absolute, bona fide, earnest, genuine, heartfelt, sincere, unaffected, undisguised, unequivocal, unfeigned, unrestrained
Near Antonyms
apathetic, disinterested, dispassionate, indifferent, uninterested; lackadaisical, listless, perfunctory, spiritless, uneager, unenthusiastic, unexcited; equivocal, hesitant, qualified, tentative, uncertain; delayed, dilatory, doubtful, hedging, hesitating; forced, reluctant, resistant, reticent, unwilling

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