Wholeheartedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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wholeheartedly

 

[ ˌhəʊlˈhɑːtɪdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used in expressing sincerity or enthusiasm

With complete sincerity and commitment; without reservation.

Synonyms

earnestly, heartily, sincerely.

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Word Description / Examples
wholeheartedly

Used to express complete and total support or commitment. Often applied in situations where emotions or motivations are involved.

  • She supported her friend's decision wholeheartedly
  • He apologized wholeheartedly for his mistake
sincerely

Used to convey genuine feelings, truthfulness, or honesty, often in written or spoken communication.

  • I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused
  • She sincerely thanked everyone for their support
earnestly

Used when someone shows serious intention or effort, often in contexts that involve hard work, study, or serious matters.

  • He spoke earnestly about the importance of education
  • She earnestly prepared for her upcoming exams
heartily

Used to describe doing something with enthusiasm or strong feelings, often related to physical actions like eating, laughing, or agreeing.

  • They laughed heartily at the joke
  • She ate the meal heartily after a long day

Examples of usage

  • I wholeheartedly believe in equal rights for all individuals.
  • She wholeheartedly supports the new initiative to reduce plastic waste.
  • They wholeheartedly embraced the idea of working together to achieve their goals.

Translations

Translations of the word "wholeheartedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de todo o coração

🇮🇳 पूरे दिल से

🇩🇪 von ganzem Herzen

🇮🇩 dengan sepenuh hati

🇺🇦 від усього серця

🇵🇱 z całego serca

🇯🇵 心から

🇫🇷 de tout cœur

🇪🇸 de todo corazón

🇹🇷 tüm kalbimle

🇰🇷 마음 깊이

🇸🇦 من كل قلبي

🇨🇿 z celého srdce

🇸🇰 z celého srdca

🇨🇳 全心全意

🇸🇮 z vsem srcem

🇮🇸 af heilum hug

🇰🇿 шын жүректен

🇬🇪 სელით გულით

🇦🇿 bütün qəlbdən

🇲🇽 de todo corazón

Etymology

The word 'wholeheartedly' originated from the combination of 'whole' and 'heart'. It first appeared in the mid-17th century, emphasizing the idea of complete sincerity and commitment. Over the years, it has been widely used in English literature and everyday speech to express genuine enthusiasm and dedication.

See also: unwholesomely, whole, wholehearted, wholeness, wholesome, wholly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,510, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.