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
  • During the day, activities center around lectures, delivered by enthusiastic expedition team members.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Six months later, management wonders why someone who was once among its most enthusiastic employees seems disengaged.
    — Jason Richmond, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of enthusiastic
Adjective
  • Six of the paper’s journalists have been murdered during its three and a half decades of operation, including Anna Politkovskaya, an ardent critic of President Vladimir Putin who reported extensively on human rights abuses in Chechnya.
    — Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Whatever the reason, Anderson left behind a catalog full of such gems, tucked away on B-sides waiting to be discovered by his most ardent fans.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of ardent
Adjective
  • The colors are dour and muted, and the yearnings of the two elder Dashwood sisters—the self-abnegating Elinor (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and the passionate Marianne (Esmé Creed-Miles, a gimlet-eyed standout)—often play out in drearily candlelit rooms.
    — Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Bulgari staff is notably passionate about this garden and volunteers there on a regular basis.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • Friday’s loss illustrated the power of fervent, constant rebounding to sway the momentum of a game.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • At the time, the sequel to the 2005 film wasn’t confirmed, and the ensemble made the anticipation that much more fervent.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 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
  • In an interview and written response, Benson said researchers who take funding from oil companies are motivated not by corporate agendas, but by genuine interest in the work.
    — Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • If tokenization can demonstrate meaningful capital formation and genuine secondary-market liquidity in sport, the implications could extend beyond it, supporting the broader adoption of tokenized assets across the economy.
    — Julian La Picque, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of genuine
Adjective
  • Cut this festive galette into little squares for a hearty appetizer, or serve sizeable wedges as a vegetarian main or standout side.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • So fans of a hearty country-style breakfast will need to seek it in town.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 2026.

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