wholehearted

adjective

whole·​heart·​ed ˈhōl-ˈhär-təd 

1

: completely and sincerely devoted, determined, or enthusiastic

a wholehearted student of social problems

2

: marked by complete earnest commitment : free from all reserve or hesitation

gave the proposal wholehearted approval

wholeheartedly adverb

Synonyms of wholehearted

• enthusiastic
• fervent
• passionate
• ardent
• genuine

Choose the Right Synonym for wholehearted

sincere, wholehearted, heartfelt, hearty, unfeigned mean genuine in feeling.

sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration.

a sincere apology

wholehearted suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving.

promised our wholehearted support

heartfelt suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed.

expresses our heartfelt gratitude

hearty suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling.

received a hearty welcome

unfeigned stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense.

her unfeigned delight at receiving the award

Examples of wholehearted in a Sentence

The judges gave us their wholehearted approval.

wholehearted praise for the novel by the leading critics

Recent Examples on the Web

After Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest, the British monarch released a statement saying law enforcement has the royal family’s full and wholehearted support and co-operation. —Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2026

But the latest twist in the sorry tale has raised questions as to whether the royals have the full and wholehearted support and cooperation of the nation. —Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 20 Feb. 2026

There’s so much attentiveness and wholehearted care that goes into not just showing off, but embodying the resort itself. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026

The New Yorker article ends with the Harlem Park Three receiving a letter of apology from Bishop and accepting his words with wholehearted gratitude and respect. —Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for wholehearted

• brokenhearted
• carted
• charted
• darted
• hearted
• parted
• smarted
• started
• departed
• halfhearted
• imparted
• kindhearted

Kids Definition

wholehearted

adjective

whole·​heart·​ed ˈhōl-ˈhärt-əd 

: not lacking in enthusiasm, determination, or devotion : hearty

wholehearted effort

wholeheartedly adverb

wholeheartedness noun