WHOLE-SOULED Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

whole-souled

adjective

ˈhōl-ˈsōld

Definition of whole-souled

as in enthusiastic

characterized by unqualified enthusiasm expressed their whole-souled commitment to the cause of peace

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Adjective

For many enthusiastic golfers, access to golf courses is a top priority when choosing where to live.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
Despite recent legal threats from Musk over the documentary’s content, Universal has always been enthusiastic about releasing the film internationally, the sources added.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of enthusiastic

Adjective

Charland said the community has become passionate about the museum.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
There were also passionate tributes this evening to outgoing Festival director José Luis Rebordinos, who steps down after this year’s edition, his 17th at the helm.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of passionate

Adjective

The performance likely to have the most fervent admirers in Creed-Miles’ as Marianne, the reckless romantic who lets her heart lead her, with devastating results.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
But a reporter from Denmark’s public broadcaster observed politicians going in and out of the government building, reflecting fervent interest in the American president’s designs on their land.

— Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of fervent

Adjective

My return, which at first had been hesitant and tentative, grew wholehearted and sure.

— Tilda Wilson, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
This wholehearted embrace of my fandom might not sound like the retirement goal of someone who has worked with hundreds of clients on their finances.

— Bernadette Joy, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of wholehearted

Adjective

The team also needed to confirm that the unusual structures were genuine electron behavior rather than artifacts created by the microscope.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Alan Wake 2 was a genuine work of art and an incredible game to experience, having just published my first book.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of genuine

Adjective

After Rush had so many issues, the Falcons finally brought in fourth-string quarterback Jack Strand, to the hearty cheers of the crowd.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
Everyone’s favorite lunch is transformed into a hearty and delicious supper.

— Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

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