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Definition of wholehearted
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
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Examples of wholehearted in a Sentence
The judges gave us their wholehearted approval.
wholehearted praise for the novel by the leading critics
Recent Examples of wholehearted from the Web
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Much of the film’s power, in fact, comes from its wholehearted embrace of the minutiae of daily life in Japan.
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Some Democrats offered Nguyen their wholehearted support in the conflict.
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Petitt eventually moved away from a wholehearted embrace of young terrain park riders, opening runs for newcomers, ski racers and families.
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First Known Use of wholehearted
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Synonym Discussion of wholehearted
WHOLEHEARTED Defined for English Language Learners
wholehearted
playDefinition of wholehearted for English Language Learners
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: having or showing no doubt or uncertainty about doing something, supporting someone, etc.
WHOLEHEARTED Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of wholehearted for Students
: not holding back a wholehearted effort
wholeheartedly
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