whole-souled

adjective

ˈhōl-ˈsōld How to pronounce whole-souled (audio)
Definition of whole-soulednext
as in enthusiastic
characterized by unqualified enthusiasm expressed their whole-souled commitment to the cause of peace

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whole-souled
  1. enthusiastic
  2. ardent
  3. passionate
  4. fervent
  5. wholehearted
  6. genuine
  7. hearty
Adjective
  • Her voice was earnest and corporate, a mom enthusiastic about YouTube creators and new product features.
    — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
  • So even then, one extreme was mildly favorable, the other wildly enthusiastic.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Definition of enthusiastic
Adjective
  • An ardent advocate for diversity, Kurner was at the forefront of a major renovation of the building in 2022.
    — David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • Amid the joy and ardent support, there have also been some concerning events.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of ardent
Adjective
  • That Beyoncé slot came off the back of a firm but passionate letter Nia wrote to protest the lack of a dance-music category at the UK’s MOBO awards.
    — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
  • This success contrasts sharply with the struggling Mets, despite both being NYC franchises with passionate fans.
    — Robert Reiss, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • After a woeful June, one that had even the club’s most fervent supporters hovering their hands over panic buttons, the Braves have burst out of the All-Star break with vengeance on offense.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • Down to 10 men, fighting altitude and fervent home support, the Three Lions somehow clung on against the co-host to reach the quarterfinals.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of fervent
Adjective
  • The only thing this movie takes seriously is its wholehearted commitment to absurdity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • For potentially resetting everyone's expectations around what a budget laptop can and should be, the MacBook Neo earns a wholehearted Editors' Choice award.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of wholehearted
Adjective
  • Some entry-level tasks appear to be among those most exposed to automation, and the report is candid that this is a genuine problem for a generation of new engineers.
    — Felysha Walker, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • Combining genuine acting craft with the action movie goods in a way few stars outside of Steve McQueen ever have, James was a true original.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
Definition of genuine
Adjective
  • This contemporary-chic new venture counts Chalee Kader (whose Wana Yook restaurant has one Michelin star) among its owners and serves hearty Thai dishes, both reverent and reinterpreted, amid abstract paintings and an electro-rock soundtrack.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • The Grill at Smooth Rapids serves up hearty meals with river views and often hosts live music, creating a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
    — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of hearty
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“Whole-souled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whole-souled. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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